ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Elmien du Plessis

Elmien du Plessis is a Professor at the Faculty of Law of North-West University, South Africa. She teaches land reform and legal interpretation, which is also her research interests.

POSTS BY Elmien du Plessis

09 December 2021

Elmien du Plessis

No Expropriation without Compensation in South-Africa’s Constitution – for the Time Being

This week the Parliament of South Africa voted against amending section 25 of the Constitution to provide for “expropriation without compensation” after four years of contestations. But all is not lost. Land reform has been placed on the public agenda, and the state is under more pressure than ever to ensure that a successful land reform program delivers. Continue reading >>