Suspension of U.S. Aid to South Africa over Land Expropriation
President Trump announced the suspension of U.S. aid to South Africa due to a new law on land expropriation, fearing Zimbabwe-style seizures of land from white citizens. The issue of expropriation has been a long-standing one in South Africa due to the unequal distribution of land. The new Expropriation Act allows the government to take private land for a 'public purpose' without compensation.
Key Points
- President Trump suspended U.S. aid to South Africa over concerns of land expropriation
- The issue of land expropriation in South Africa stems from the unequal distribution of land
- The new Expropriation Act in South Africa allows the government to take private land for 'public purpose' without compensation