Subject :
South African law - the state has the power to expropriate a landowner's use right on a temporary basis
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South African law - the only requirements are that a statutorily authorised expropriation must make provision for the payment of compensation and also be in the public interest
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Expropriation must be non-arbitrary to comply with section 25(1) of the constitution
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The decision to expropriate property still rests with the state, and the courts do not have the power to force the state to make such a decision
