Decreasing investment protection
[Source: Politicsweb by FW de Klerk Foundation.]
The Final Report of the Presidential Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture, which was released to the public on 28 July, is already causing uncertainty and concern over the future of agriculture and property rights in South Africa. Read more
[Source: Politicsweb by John Kane-Berman.]
“Land panel affirms property rights,” declared Business Day last week on its story about the Final Report of the Presidential Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture. This positive spin was echoed by other newspapers, among them the London Financial Times. Is their interpretation justified? Read more
[Source: Daily Maverick by Paul Hoffman.]
The best interests of South Africa are served by the retention of the status quo. Expropriation with compensation is more likely to render the economic development of South Africa sustainable than expropriation without compensation ever will. Read more
[Source: BusinessTech.]
The National Assembly has agreed to establish a multiparty committee to introduce legislation amending section 25 of the constitution. Read more