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Land And Property [2004] ZALCC 21

Msiza and Others v Uys and Others (LCC39/01)

Msiza and Others v Uys and Others (LCC39/01) [2004] ZALCC 21; 2005 (2) SA 456 (LCC); [2005] 1 All SA 177 (LCC) (16 November 2004)

The court found that the deceased's claim for land was valid despite the initial misnaming of the farm, as the evidence showed the intention was always to claim Rondebosch, and the defendants were aware of the land in question. The court held that it had the power to condone and rectify such administrative errors. The deceased was found to be a labour tenant, as his rights to reside, crop, and graze on Rondebosch far exceeded his cash remuneration, and these rights were exercised in consideration of labour provided. The extent of the land awarded included the homestead, four parcels of croppi…

  • Labour Tenancy
  • Land Reform Labour Tenants Act
  • Award Of Land
  • Successor Nomination
  • Secure Tenure
  • Constitutional Property Rights
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