>President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday signed the Expropriation Bill into law.
>The Bill allows for the expropriation of land with no compensation if it’s in the interest of the public or for public purpose.
>Although the Bill was adopted by the National Assembly in 2020, it was opposed by the DA, FF+ and some civil society groups.
>In a statement, the Presidency said the Bill allows for local, provincial and national authorities “to expropriate land in the public interest for varied reasons that seek, among others, to promote inclusivity and access to natural resources”. The Presidency added that property cannot be expropriated without it being in the public interest.
>The Bill states that expropriation can only take place if an attempt has been made at reaching an agreement around the acquisition of land.
>“An expropriating authority is therefore obliged to enter into negotiations with the owner of a property required for such purposes,” said the Presidency.
>“An expropriating authority must also attempt to reach an agreement on the acquisition of the property before resorting to expropriation — except in circumstances where the right to use property temporarily is taken on an urgent basis in terms of a provision in the legislation.”
>Reacting to the news on X, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said the Bill will ensure land expropriation is done fairly, while “balancing the need for land reform with property rights”.
>“The legislation marks a significant step in the government’s efforts to address historical land inequalities and promote equitable land redistribution,” he added.
>Dear oh me
>To the indigenous people that I let into my house yesterday (my hiace van) to go for a swim at Emily's Gap... I would like my money back that you took please 🙏
>My wallet had $500 - $600 in it and now all that's left is the cards.
>The police were called to the scene and I choose not to press charges at the moment. >I am hoping that there is still goodness in people and the money can be delivered back to me
>Please return it to the local police station and I can come and collect. Or message me to organise another way to return the money.
>I would love to have faith in humanity and I honour that we all make mistakes.
Contrast when White people lose money and a White person finds it -
>The US Department of State has named the November 2023 riots in Dublin as an incident of “white-identity terrorism” which was fuelled by “Irish white supremacists and ultranationalists”.
>Named in the latest edition of the department’s Country Reports on Terrorism, the Dublin riots were blamed on the “online spread of disinformation” by “Irish white supremacists and ultranationalists”.
>The report is produced annually by the department and presented to Congress, monitoring various terrorist attacks and movements worldwide.
>The riots saw the Republic named as one of six countries to have been impacted by “white-identity terrorism” (WIT) or “racially or ethnically motivated violent extremism” (REMVE).
>Other countries named included Brazil, Hungary, the US, Mexico and Japan.
>“In November, Irish white supremacists and ultranationalists online spread disinformation regarding the nationality of a stabbing suspect arrested after stabbing two adults and three children,” the report said.
>“This anti-immigrant disinformation led to three days of white supremacist rioting in Dublin, inuring police and bystanders.”
>It added that REMVE attacks constituted a “growing and transnational threat” to the US and its allies.
>“REMVE actors are increasingly adept at exploiting social media platforms, online gaming platforms, gaming-adjacent platforms, smaller websites with targeted audiences, and encrypted chat applications.”
>“They use these means to recruit new followers, plan and rally ideological support, and disseminate materials that contribute to radicalization and mobilization to violence.
>“Attacks often are carried out by individuals who are part of anonymous online communities but lack formal ties to traditionally organized groups.”
>Rioting broke out in the Irish capital after three children and a care worker were injured in an attack outside a primary school and creche on Parnell Square East.
>A Garda car, buses and a Luas tram were set on fire, shops were looted and infrastructure, such as traffic lights, was damaged during the riot.
>Last month, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the decision to publish 99 photographs of ‘persons of interest’ in the riots had led to the identification of 90 people.
