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Agri SA questions validity of # farmlist

Agri SA questions the status and content of the leaked list of farms said to be earmarked for expropriation without compensation ( EWC ). The list was published on the weekend and led to panic amongst landowners . This follows on an initial scare tactic by the ANC to target 139 farms for EWC .

“ Agri SA is in the process of establishing the legitimacy of the list of farms ,” said Dan Kriek , President of Agri SA . “ It is irresponsible of AfriForum to publish such unconfirmed information , knowing it to be inflammatory .”
“ Fellow farmers have been exposed by the release of the list .”
Cursory background research showed that the list contained several inaccuracies which could easily have been verified before release . Upon investigation by Agri SA ’ s affiliates , it came to light that the list contained farms that are joint ventures that are co-owned by black people . The list also contained incomplete information on title deed descriptions and with farm names appearing without stating the subdivisions of those farms .
Agri SA wishes to emphasise that expropriation can only happen for a legitimate purpose mandated by statute and that a lengthy process that complies with the requirements of just administrative action needs to be followed .
“ This means that expropriation cannot happen overnight and can only take place for reasons specified in a law of general application ,” said Annelize Crosby , Agri SA Head of the Centre of Excellence : Land . There are various prescribed steps that must be followed in expropriation . This includes a notice of intention to expropriate , valuation of the property and negotiations with the owners .
As the Constitution has not been changed , the requirement for expropriation remains just and equitable compensation . Agri SA will protect the interest of farmers in the courts .
Enquiries : Dan Kriek Agri SA , President C : 082 944 0566
Omri van Zyl Agri SA , Executive Director T : 012 643 3400 S : 082 417 5724
Annelize Crosby Agri SA , Head of Centre of Excellence : Land C : 082 388 0017
Photo : Madeline Kriel
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