The government is threatening to take away your property rights. The implications are severe and will stunt South Africa’s economy and undermine its democracy. Complete the submission, its quick and easy (link at end of this article)
The government has set a deadline of 15 June 2018 for members of the public to comment on whether they would support a policy that would allow the state to take property without paying for it. Many organisations and political parties have mobilised to support the government’s drive for expropriation without compensation (EWC).
But the South African institute of race relations (IRR) think there are millions of ordinary people who oppose this idea and whose voices are not going to be heard. If you are one of them, then get involved now before it is too late.
To help you, the IRR have drafted a submission to the Joint Constitutional Review Committee that sets out the issues and argues why property rights should not be diluted. The submission shows that property rights are not the reason why land reform has failed, that there is little popular demand from poor people to go back to the land, that great economic and political damage would be caused if EWC is adopted, and that there are much better ways to help emerging farmers succeed.
If you agree, then endorse the IRR submission and they will ensure that your endorsement is received by the committee. The government has to listen to your voice if you make a submission. Don’t be silent. You can also find out more by visiting the IRR website
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