They might have wanted to wait until Trump is out of office to make this move. If this breaks out into an armed conflict, I can 100% see the Trump admin helping the whites militarily.
Cyril Ramaphosa signs expropriation bill in South Africa
Some parties in the coalition government are considering going to court to challenge the law.
www.bbc.com
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a bill allowing land seizures by the state without compensation - a move that has put him at odds with some members of his government.
Black people only own a small fraction of farmland nationwide more than 30 years after the end of the racist system of apartheid - the majority remains with the white minority.
This has led to frustration and anger over the slow pace of reform.
While Ramaphosa's ANC party hailed the law as a "significant milestone" in the country's transformation, some members of the coalition government say they may challenge it in court.