Stellenbosch Municipality v De Canha N.O and Others (11720/24)
Stellenbosch Municipality v De Canha N.O and Others (11720/24) [2025] ZAWCHC 168 (8 April 2025)
The court found that the excavation on the Trust's property was unauthorized and had been so since at least 11 October 2007. The Trust's denial of unlawfulness was rejected as a bare denial, unsupported by evidence or knowledge. The Municipality was entitled to form the opinion that the excavation was dangerous or showing signs of becoming dangerous, especially in light of the tragic drowning incident and the depth of the excavation exceeding statutory thresholds. However, the specific relief sought by the Municipality—compelling the Trust to obtain a geotechnical report and rehabilitate the…
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- National Building Regulations
- Unauthorised Excavation
- Municipal Land Use
- Final Interdict
- Dangerous Earthworks
- Problem Property By Law