Land Reform Remains A Government Priority – DP Mabuza

Legislative amendments to pave the way for land to be expropriated without compensation remains a priority for government, Deputy President David Mabuza has said while answering questions in the National Assembly.

“We would like to assure this House that the amendment of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 1996 in order to enable the expropriation of land without compensation remains a commitment and a priority of this administration.” 

The Deputy President reiterated that the land reform process will be pursued in a responsible manner that addresses:
– sustained inclusive economic growth
– skewed concentration of ownership by large corporations and
monopolies,
– diversification of the economy

In other words, Mabuza said, “we are pursuing a land reform programme for increased agricultural production, for integrated human settlements in order to address apartheid spatial planning and for use to support manufacturing and other