Ramaphosa Reassures Nation: Land Expropriation Process Remains Constitutional

President Ramaphosa Addresses Land Expropriation Concerns in South Africa South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation on May 27, 2025, dispelling rumors of governmental instability and clarifying the ongoing land expropriation process. The press conference, held in [Location of press conference], aimed to address public anxieties surrounding land reform. "The GNU is still in tact," Ramaphosa stated, directly addressing concerns about the government's stability. He further explained that land expropriation is a process that occurs globally and that South Africa's approach is constitutionally sound, referencing Section 25. He emphasized that the modernized Expropriation Act of 1975 ensures a fair and transparent process, with the judiciary playing a key role. Ramaphosa also commented on inflammatory slogans circulating in the public sphere, stating, "...it's not meant to be a message that elicits or calls upon anyone to go and be killed." This statement underscores the government's commitment to peaceful land reform and its condemnation of violence. The press conference concluded with a renewed emphasis on the constitutional nature of the land reform process and the government's commitment to transparency and justice. The event serves as a reassurance to both domestic and international observers of South Africa's commitment to stability and its adherence to the rule of law.