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Spectator Out Loud: James Heale, Andrew Kenny, Lara Prendergast, Ysenda Maxtone Graham and Nina Power

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South Africa's Expropriation Dilemma

This chapter analyzes South Africa's controversial expropriation act, enabling government seizure of private property without compensation. It critiques the act's alignment with Marxist principles, suggesting it serves the interests of a ruling elite instead of addressing racial imbalances for the impoverished majority. The discussion warns of potential devastation similar to Zimbabwe's past under Mugabe while highlighting the dire socio-political implications and escalating violence faced by farmers.

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