For the past 30 years, the ANC has persisted with a policy environment that has yielded no positive results for the country and its people. South Africa struggles with high crime levels, rising unemployment, deteriorating infrastructure, poor education outcomes, and an economy that simply fails to gain momentum. On top of this, the government has consistently implemented race-based legislation, further dividing the country and undermining economic confidence.
“At this stage, every citizen should realise that the ANC’s ultimate goal is to reshape South Africa according to a socialist and communist model,” says Bennie van Zyl, General Manager of TLU SA. “Every policy decision and piece of legislation must be assessed in this light.”
Since the ANC failed to secure an outright majority in the election and lost support to the extreme left, it has increasingly made radical decisions in an attempt to regain backing. One of the latest examples of this is the Expropriation Act—a short-sighted and draconian step that further deters investors and stifles economic growth.
“Every institution and individual with an understanding of economics has long warned that expropriation without compensation will have a catastrophic impact on investor confidence,” Van Zyl adds. “What does the ANC not understand?”
The Expropriation Act poses serious dangers for the country’s citizens, and every effort must be made to oppose this law. From the outset, TLU SA has taken a strong stance—first against the attempt to amend the Constitution, and now against the law itself—and remains committed to showing the government that this legislation does not promote investment confidence but rather leads to economic devastation.
TLU SA expresses its gratitude to all stakeholders who recognise the severity of this issue and understand that the problem must be addressed and halted from the start. The expropriation clause is unconstitutional and should be rejected by the Constitutional Court.
After extensive consultation with various other stakeholders, it is clear that several organisations intend to challenge the constitutionality of the law in court. It is essential that those engaging in litigation align their legal arguments to ensure that no party inadvertently raises a point that undermines or weakens another’s case.
TLU SA’s legal team is ready to support the necessary legal actions but prefers to act in partnership with other institutions to present the strongest possible case before the court. “We are already in discussions with a well-known organisation that has had success in the Constitutional Court and are exploring possible collaboration to oppose this law with full force,” Van Zyl confirms.
