Watch this video as Firstpost explains how Ramaphosa’s coalition government is divided over a land law that irked Donald Trump. South Africa’s coalition government faces its toughest test as the Democratic Alliance takes the controversial Expropriation Act to the High Court. Signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the legislation allows land expropriation without compensation under specific conditions to redress historical apartheid-era inequalities. However, the pro-business DA argues the law violates the constitution, threatens private property rights, and risks damaging investor confidence. The dispute has also triggered severe international strain, drawing sharp criticism from US President Donald Trump, who accused Pretoria of targeting white farmers, froze financial aid, and imposed fresh tariffs. While the ruling ANC maintains that the law is essential for long-term equity, business leaders warn that uncertainty over property rights could scare off global capital. As this high-stakes court battle unfolds, the ruling could reshape South Africa’s property landscape, economic future, and international alliances. Alyson Le Grange brings you more on this story on Firstpost Africa.
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7:35 so DA represent ehite forigners , eff n anc rep the rest
….G9D BLESS AZANIA SOUTH AFRICA AND ITS PEOPLE..THE RAINBOW NATION OF LAW,LIBERTY,FRATERNITY IN SPIRIT OF THE RULES OF LAW AND RIGHTS OF SELF DEPORTATION…
13:57 the land issue well spoken
18:14 wow we need our own monarch's
Why this colonial counties doesn't come our Africa to create jobs?
It's been like our presidents sells us from 18th centuries. ..New generation should not allows that…
centuries…
In Africa 🌍 as they call us but we're alkebulan we're…
We are awaken now, we rather die for our resources now b4 the Robotic system takes over…
Trump must know , South Africa has its own constitution, we are not hr for him by the way ,
Not land…..property. ie. whatever you own.
Yt people are professional victims when they have nothing really oppresing they make it up so they can justify racism and say it's not racist it's fact everyone in south Africa is getting unalived no matter the race and gender Yt people in South afri
ca and USA and Europe are just angry apartheid against blk people is over in south Africa and we are controlling our own country
The only part of the economy that is still working in south Africa is the farming community and employing thousands of people and only 22 percent of land is owned by white owners (go look at the true studies done and is a fact) and were bought legally everything the anc touches and own go s to shit they just want to steal murder and destroy everything that is still working. 145 race based laws against every person born after 1995 who had nothing to do with apartheid baby's, scholars and youth witch is the future of the country shameless and scandalous .
Zimbabwe has done the same now there paying white farmers to come back
Distinguish between land and property , mentioned in new law. They can take any property or anything, from anybody by law.
The debate isn't just about land—it's about property rights, history, and the future of South Africa. Understanding the full context matters more than spreading narratives. 🇿🇦
How does this law effect Trump?
Use the law to get rid of squatters.Knock down all of it and give them nothing.Cleanup the mess the ANC created.