Helen Zille: DA has filed to have "unconstitutional" Expropriation Act nullified

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In an exclusive BizNews interview with Bronwyn Nielsen, Helen Zille discusses the DA’s legal bid to have the Expropriation Act nullified, citing constitutional and procedural concerns. She warns that the Act could open the door to state overreach and economic instability, arguing that land restitution should remain within existing laws. Zille also weighs in on the Act’s implications for South Africa’s international relations, including potential fallout with the U.S. under a Trump administration.
11 Feb 2025 4AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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