Aeberhard v Signal View Close Homeowners Association and Others (11256/2023) [2025] ZAWCHC 190 (5 May 2025)
Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
11256/2023
Judge
Nuku
The High Court dismissed an application over alleged encroachment on public open space, finding the applicant failed to establish locus standi under section 38.
Minister of Human Settlements, Western Cape Government v Bamba and Others (619/2015) [2015] ZAWCHC 164 (29 October 2015)
Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
619/2015
Judge
Riley
The High Court ordered renumbering of mistaken erven in Philippi so title deeds match occupation, with related amendments to the general plan and deeds.
Sea Front for All and Another v MEC: Environmental and Development Planning, Western Cape Provincial Government and Others (15974/07) [2010] ZAWCHC 69; 2011 (3) SA 55 (WCC) (26 March 2010)
Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
15974/07
Judges
P B Fourie, S Desai
The court found that the MEC, in granting environmental authorisation for the redevelopment of the Sea Point Pavilion site, failed to comply with mandatory requirements under section 22(2) of the Environmental Conservation Act by not considering reports on alternative land uses, particularly the 'no-go' option. The scoping reports relied upon did not investigate alternatives, and the MEC's decision was materially influenced by an expert report co-authored by Commlife Properties, which had a potential financial interest in the approval, compromising the independence required by the regulations…