Top news items in major S. African media outlets

CAPE TOWN, March 2 (Xinhua) - The following are news items in South African major news outlets on Friday:

-- President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday there is no reason to "panic and start beating war drums" over Parliament's decision to look at land expropriation without compensation.

Ramaphosa was responding to the National House of Traditional Leaders debate on his address to the House this week, where the issue of land was a major theme.(News24)

-- The historical background of land ownership in South Africa needs to be addressed, but it is critical to ensure that the imbalance is dealt with while the economic stability of the country continues to be reinforced.

This is the view expressed by the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) on Thursday.(Fin24)

-- President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday encouraged traditional leaders to play a critical role in land reform and food security.

Aaddressing the House of Traditional Leaders in Parliament, Ramaphosa said the land issue will be handled with care and responsibility and that there should be no incidents of smash and grab.(South African Broadcasting Coroporation) Enditem