van Rensburg NO and Another v Naidoo NO and Others (2732/2011) [2013] ZAECPEHC 42 (20 June 2013)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Port Elizabeth
Case number
2732/2011
Judge
J M Roberson
High Court granted a final extension to demolish unlawful structures and ordered the respondents to pay attorney-and-client costs, including two counsel.
Camps Bay Ratepayers' and Residents' Association and Another v Harrison and Another (560/08) [2010] ZASCA 3; [2010] 2 All SA 519 (SCA) (17 February 2010)
Court
Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number
560/08
Judges
NAVSA, NUGENT, VAN HEERDEN, MLAMBO, MAYA
The Supreme Court of Appeal held that the municipality's approval of the building plan complied with all relevant statutory and zoning requirements. The court found that the approval process was procedurally fair, with all necessary protocols observed and due regard paid to the appellants' objections. The approval of the plan as a 'rider' to the original plan was lawful under the Building Standards Act and associated regulations. The alleged contraventions of title deed conditions and height restrictions were not substantiated on the evidence, as the plan did not permit any unlawful structure…