Call for submissions on land expropriation without compensation

The Joint Constitutional Review Committee has called for written public submissions to make it possible for the state to expropriate land without compensation.

The committee which has been set up to review Section 25 of the Constitution was instructed by the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces to make it possible for the state to expropriate land in the

public interest without compensation, and propose the necessary constitutional amendments.

As part of its constitutional obligation to facilitate public participation, the committee has invited written submissions from all stakeholders on the necessity of and mechanisms for expropriating land without compensation.

In addition to the written submission, the public is urged to indicate their interest in making an oral presentation to the committee.

The closing date for written submissions and requests for oral presentation is 31 May 2018.

Enquiries and written submissions can be addressed to:

Pat Jayiya Committee Section PO Box 15, Cape Town 8000 or email pjayiya@parliament.gov.za.

Hand-delivered submissions can be submitted at W/S 091, 3rd Floor, 90 Plein Street, Cape Town.

For more information, members of the public can call 021 403 3661 or 081 441 0345 or send a fax to 086 465 0678.

The committee has until 30 August 2018 to report back to Parliament.