Government can get more power to expropriate land without compensation in South Africa

• The government in South Africa can gain more power to expropriate land without compensation under the proposed 2026 Gas Bill.
• The proposed Gas Bill would repeal the existing Gas Act of 2001 and grant the Energy and Electricity Minister the power to expropriate land for gas facilities without requiring a licensee's request or prescribed compensation procedure.
• The Gas Bill has sparked controversy, with some stakeholders, like The Green Connection, expressing concerns about the lack of safeguards, while others, such as the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), see it as an opportunity for economic growth and job creation.