South Africa Case Law

Van Rensburg NO and Another v Naidoo NO and Others, Naidoo NO and Others v Van Rensburg NO and Others (155/09, 455/09)

Van Rensburg NO and Another v Naidoo NO and Others, Naidoo NO and Others v Van Rensburg NO and Others (155/09, 455/09) [2010] ZASCA 68; [2010] 4 All SA 398 (SCA) ; 2011 (4) SA 149 (SCA) (26 May 2010)

Court

Supreme Court of Appeal

Case number

155/09, 455/09

Judges

Navsa, Heher, Van Heerden, Mhlantla, Saldulker

The Supreme Court of Appeal held that the restrictive title deed conditions in favour of erf-holders are praedial servitudes and cannot be removed or altered by the MEC without proper delegation and due process. The MEC failed to consider written objections and did not prove lawful delegation of authority, rendering the removal decision invalid under PAJA. The Municipality's zoning regulations and guesthouse policy do not override restrictive conditions. The High Court, not sitting as a court of appeal or review, lacked power to suspend or nullify a final order of another court of equal juris…

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• Restrictive Title Conditions
• Removal Of Restrictions Act
• Praedial Servitude
• Administrative Action Under Paja
• Stay Of Execution
• Municipal Zoning

Botha En Ander v Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad: Plaaslike Regering en Behuising: Vrystaat Provinsie En Anders (R182/07)

Botha En Ander v Lid van die Uitvoerende Raad: Plaaslike Regering en Behuising: Vrystaat Provinsie En Anders (R182/07) [2009] ZAFSHC 64 (25 May 2009)

Court

Free State High Court, Bloemfontein

Case number

R182/07

Judges

Kruger R, Mocumie R

Review of rezoning and removal-of-restrictions approval for Erf 6720 dismissed; court found no procedural unfairness or irrationality.

• Promotion Of Administrative Justice Act
• Removal Of Restrictions Act
• Town Planning Scheme Amendment
• Municipal Practice
• Review Of Administrative Action
• Rezoning

Noordhoek Environmental Action Group v Wiley and Others (2843/2007)

Noordhoek Environmental Action Group v Wiley and Others (2843/2007) [2008] ZAWCHC 102 (19 February 2008)

Court

Western Cape High Court, Cape Town

Case number

2843/2007

Judge

Davis

The court granted a final interdict against permanent parking and structures on erf 453, holding the land had to remain open space for public use.

• Zoning Scheme Regulations
• Restrictive Title Conditions
• Final Interdict
• Open Space Definition
• Removal Of Restrictions Act
• Constitutional Environmental Rights