Unpacking the South African land law that so inflames Trump

Published: 6/2/2025
Unpacking the South African land law that so inflames Trump
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa approved a law allowing state expropriation of some privately owned land without compensation, sparking controversy. US President Trump and South African political parties oppose the law, which aims to increase black land ownership but faces legal challenges. The law could allow expropriation in specific cases, affecting land reform programs and public interests, but compensation rules are set to change to "just-and-equitable" terms.