Judgment has been reserved in the High Court in Cape Town in the matter to determine the right of landowners to take action against occupiers.
The matter, characterised by numerous delays, follows an application by the Human Rights Commission and the EFF against the City of Cape Town.
Western Cape Human Settlements Minister Tertius Simmers says it has put a strong argument before the court.
“This has been a rigorous process for our Counsel, but the strong and diligent legal argument placed before the court fills me with confidence that the court will see the importance of this remedy, which will continue to empower landowners to immediately retake their land from occupiers. It was important for the court to clearly hear that this remedy is assisting in ensuring that as the State, we’re able to deliver services, which includes the provision of equitable housing opportunities.”
