South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law a bill enabling the state to expropriate land without compensation, a move that has ignited significant debate and opposition within the country's political landscape.

Opponents of a controversial South African land expropriation bill are calling the legislation a threat to private ownership after it was endorsed by the country's president.

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.