South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defends new land expropriation law against criticism from President Donald Trump, who threatens to cut funding over the legislation. Ramaphosa's office insists the law is a constitutionally mandated legal process to ensure public access to land in an equitable manner.
Key Points
President Trump threatened to cut funding to South Africa over the new land expropriation law
Ramaphosa's office defended the law as a constitutionally mandated legal process
Debate over the law's potential for abuse and impact on foreign investment
Pros
The Expropriation Act aims to reverse historical land dispossession
Ensures public access to land in an equitable and just manner as guided by the constitution
Cons
Criticism and threats from President Trump and right-wing groups like AfriForum
Concerns about potential abuse of the law, impact on foreign investment, and land redistribution