University of Cape Town v Villo and Others (2025/037004)
University of Cape Town v Villo and Others (2025/037004) [2025] ZAWCHC 262 (13 June 2025)
The court found that the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE) does not apply to student accommodation, as established by the Supreme Court of Appeal in Stay At South Point Properties. Student accommodation is temporary, purpose-specific, and subject to annual rotation, and does not constitute a 'home' for PIE purposes. The respondents had no current right to occupy the residence, as none were allocated placement for the 2025 academic year and most were not registered students. UCT demonstrated ownership and the absence of any enforceable right of occup…
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- Unlawful Occupation
- Student Accommodation
- Prevention Of Illegal Eviction Act
- Right To Education
- Common Law Ejectment
- Higher Education Policy