'We understand the need for expropriation and land reform - but it needs to be done properly' - DA MP

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DA MP Samantha Graham joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss expropriation without compensation. She told editor at large Jackie Cameron that the expropriation bill is being sold 'as a panacea to deal with the ill's of land reform - which is not the case' Graham also added that 'they are sneaking in clauses around expropriation without compensation that are really going to impinge on private property rights'. Also weighing in on the subject is Dawn Ridler, who is concerned about foreign direct investment. 'A lot of our trade deals have embedded property rights and if we start eroding those rights some of those trade deals could go away.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Mar 2021 2AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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