Mnisi and Others v City of Johannesburg (08/17819)
Mnisi and Others v City of Johannesburg (08/17819) [2009] ZAGPJHC 55 (4 August 2009)
The court found that the City of Johannesburg failed to engage in meaningful consultation with the residents of Protea South regarding their future development and possible relocation, as required by the Constitution, the Housing Act, and the National Housing Code. The City's conduct amounted to informing rather than consulting, and no community-approved relocation strategy was in place. The respondent's report lacked sufficient detail on both consultation and the provision of interim services, making it impossible for the court to determine compliance with statutory obligations. The court he…
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- Right To Adequate Housing
- Consultation With Affected Communities
- Interim Services Provision
- National Housing Code
- Municipal Obligations
- Access To Water And Sanitation