This matter escalated few weeks ago when the president informed the other political party about this plan.
Political parties such as FF Plus disputed the decision and they promised to take the matter into the higher court.
Two weeks ago it was reported that resident around Matlala Road have invade the land without the permission from Municipality.
But the president of Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the matter and went on to highlight that they will hold meeting to discuss what is the way forward.
Ramaphosa went on to emphasize that recently adopted Expropriation Act is not a confiscation instrument, but a constitutionally mandated legal process that ensures public access to land in an equitable and just manner
He said “South Africa is a constitutional democracy that is deeply rooted in the rule of law, justice and equality. The South African government has not confiscated any land.
“The recently adopted Expropriation Act is not a confiscation instrument, but a constitutionally mandated legal process that ensures public access to land in an equitable and just manner as guided by the constitution.
“South Africa, like the United States of America and other countries, has always had expropriation laws that balance the need for public usage of land and the protection of rights of property owners.
“We look forward to engaging with the Trump administration over our land reform policy and issues of bilateral interest.
“We are certain that out of those engagements, we will share a better and common understanding over these matters.
“The US remains a key strategic political and trade partner for South Africa. With the exception of PEPFAR Aid, which constitutes 17% of South Africa’s HIVAids programme, there is no other funding that is received by South Africa from the United States.”
BY LUCKY SEANEGO
