Expropriation central in Eskom’s court battle with Cape farmers over power lines

The farm owners say in court papers that there is a risk their properties may be appropriated if the negotiation phase is not halted

25 March 2025 - 04:30

The Expropriation Act has become central in a legal battle between two Western Cape farmers and Eskom over a project to erect power lines in George. ..

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