The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has urged South Africans to make full use of the extension of the deadline for comments on the ‘draconian’ Expropriation Bill and register their opposition to the erosion of property rights.
In a statement, the IRR describes the draft law as ‘a draconian assault by the state on the rights, aspirations, and freedom of citizens and a threat to the ability of all South Africans to securely own what they have worked hard to earn’.
While acknowledging that the extension of the comments deadline from 10 to 28 February is a ‘victory for all South Africans who have joined the IRR’s campaign to protect property rights’, the IRR warns against the risk of people becoming complacent.
Says Hermann Pretorius, IRR Head of Strategic Initiatives: ‘While we cannot be certain of victory if South Africans stand with us in this fight to #KillTheBill, we can be certain of defeat if South Africans don’t.
‘Too much is at stake, and too much has been lost and damaged in recent years as a consequence of people opting to remain on the sidelines. As long as that holds true, the fight for a free South Africa for all its people will end in defeat.’
Endorse the IRR’s opposition to the Expropriation Bill here.