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Sono and Another v City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and Another (099668/2023) [2024] ZAGPPHC 177 (27 February 2024)
The High Court dismissed an urgent spoliation application after finding the applicants had not proven peaceful possession of the demolished structures.
Minister of Local Government and Housing for the Western Cape and Others v Various Unlawful Occupiers of Houses Situated in Precincts 4 and 6, Delft Symphony and Others (102/08) [2008] ZAWCHC 15 (6 February 2008)
The court found that the applicants had satisfied all requirements for an urgent eviction order under section 5(1) of the PIE Act. The unlawful occupiers had taken possession of houses allocated to others, causing prejudice, and their occupation was instigated by a public official. The respondents failed to provide concrete facts regarding vulnerable groups and did not furnish a valid defence against eviction. The court held that grievances regarding the allocation procedure and lack of mediation did not constitute a legal defence to eviction. The order was made just and equitable, with suffi…
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