. Yet, as land experts pointed out, the failures of the land-reform programme are explained by state failures; corruption; and, yes, economic and political structural constraints.
There was then a shift. A new mantra, which surprisingly made it to the actual text of the 18th Constitutional Amendment Bill, stated that the amendment intended to “make explicit what is implicit” in section 25 of the Constitution. The question, of course, was why amend if only to achieve what is already contained in the Constitution.: a return to the essence of section 25 of the Constitution and the reason we have this founding document.
Sure, the exercise has illuminated the need to end the pervasive ignorance about what the Constitution actually provides for. Now more people have been educated about the structure and text of the Constitution. Land scholars have argued that, on a proper interpretation, at any rate, section 25 of the Constitution allows, in certain instances, to be decided judicially or in legislation, for expropriation without compensation.
It should be clear that the proposed amendment was a misconceived attempt to destabilise the constitutional pillars of society. Any successful land reform must be grounded on a strong legal foundation. Populist ideas, which attack the constitutional foundation of society in the name of radicalism, harm the very interests they purport to protect.
Now that the ANC’s foray into constitutional wilderness has ended in ruin, we hope the party will recognise the redemptive value of the Constitution and set forth urgently to implement its principles.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
POLL | How do you feel about the ANC's failure to pass Land Expropriation Bill204 MPs voted in favour of the bill while 145 voted against it. The ANC needed 267 votes to pass the bill into law.
Source: SowetanLIVE - 🏆 13. / 63 Read more »
Source: TheCitizen_News - 🏆 6. / 75 Read more »
ANC suffers another setback as land expropriation bill is defeatedSmall parties unite to isolate limping governing party, which had 30 MPs absent at the important sitting in parliament Bloody hypocrites,they robbed people I'm not sure the ANC wanted it. It will destroy agriculture, the Rand and the economy. 30 people knew this was politricks , how much money has been wasted with this ?
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »
Motsoaledi tables bill that may see independent candidates contest electionsHome affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi has tabled a bill which may see independent candidates contest the 2024 provincial and national elections for the first time in SA history. Just call it Mmusi Maimane bill
Source: SowetanLIVE - 🏆 13. / 63 Read more »
ANC suffers another setback as land expropriation bill is defeatedSmall parties unite to isolate limping governing party, which had 30 MPs absent at the important sitting in parliament Their plan succeeded of contaminating the Land Expropriation without compensation bill tabled by EFF. We are living among the modern day Judas Iscariot. Congratulations to the lucky winners yesterday.We are still giving out a payment of R17000 to R19000 to the first 30 people to comment CASH just like we did yesterday .Mike67857 ANC not serious abt black land ownership. ANC currently sells/steals the land, put it in the hands of tenderpreneurs masquerading as land developers. Making land more inaccessible to ordinary citizens. Government doesn't sell land directly to citizens to build their own homes.
Source: TimesLIVE - 🏆 28. / 59 Read more »
Source: City_Press - 🏆 7. / 72 Read more »