Parliament, Thursday, 4 February 2021 – The Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure has extended the deadline for written submissions on the Expropriation Bill [B23-2020] to Sunday, 28 February 2021.

The committee invites stakeholders and interested persons to submit written submissions on this version of the Expropriation Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to repeal the existing Expropriation Act 63 of 1975. It also seeks to provide a common framework in line with the Constitution to guide the processes and procedures for expropriation of property by organs of state. It also provides for instances where expropriation with nil compensation may be just and equitable. Importantly, the Bill provides for an appeals process for owners of expropriated property, by following uniform, constitutional processes.

Interested persons should complete the submission form on this link: https://forms.gle/UqG2TXTBNzhsy45i8 or send a “Hi” via WhatsApp to 060 550 9848 to gain access to the same link or email the submission to expropriationbill@parliament.gov.za. Submissions must be received by no later than 28 February 2021. Interested persons are also requested to indicate their interest in making a verbal presentation. Copies of the Bill may be obtained from the parliamentary website at: www.parliament.gov.za

Enquiries must be directed to Ms Nola Matinise on 083 709 8397.

ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPRSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE, MS NOLITHA NTOBONGWANA.

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