Industry lobbyist Agri South Africa (Agri SA) is considering legal action as part of the next phase of its tactical plan against expropriation without compensation (EWC).
“We have briefed advocates and developed our own legal strategy to deal with this issue – leaving no stone unturned in the fight to ensure ongoing production, economic stability and investor confidence,” said executive director Omri van Zyl.
The Constitutional Review Committee last week recommended an amendment to the property clause which Agri SA believes is contrary to the “crucial goals” of protection of property, economic stability, job creation, investor confidence and sustainable agrarian reform
“Agri SA sees this as an unacceptable outcome of an extended consultation process wherein Agri SA took a firm stance against EWC. Agri SA clearly articulated on several occasions the serious consequences of such a step,” said Dan Kriek, Agri SA president, indicating that “now was the time to draw the line”.
“We have made extensive preparations in order to act effectively and will assign additional resources to this fight,” he added.
Agri SA policy head: land, Annelize Crosby, confirmed that Agri SA was “continuously” consulting with lawyers. “This recommendation by the review committee is only the first step in a long and arduous process to amend the Constitution and related legislation. Agri SA will continue to stand its ground throughout the process,” she said.
Van Zyl told FTW Online that other aspects of the organisation’s tactical plan included intensifying dialogue with local and international role-players, including American and European trade partners, and strengthening and mobilising strategic partnerships with various organisations.
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