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