The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched a legal challenge against a newly enacted law allowing the South African government to expropriate private land without compensation in specific scenarios. This law has sparked a significant controversy, particularly after President Trump froze foreign aid to South Africa, accusing the government of already confiscating land. The South African government, led by the African National Congress (ANC), dismissed Trump's claims as misinformation, arguing they were devoted to fighting historical injustices related to land ownership.

The DA argues the Expropriation Act is unconstitutional, suggesting that no democratic government should possess unchecked powers to take property without compensation. They emphasized their concerns by referencing the apartheid government’s historic misuse of such powers, maintaining that safeguarding property rights is essential.

President Cyril Ramaphosa's implementation of the act has intensified calls for land reform, a sensitive issue decades after apartheid. Under the ANC, the government insists no land has been taken without compensation and that such actions would only occur under specific circumstances for public benefit. Meanwhile, the U.S. administration is reportedly considering resettling South African farmers facing difficulties due to these policies, marking a notable intersection of international relations and domestic governance in South Africa.