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People living in these informal homes erected on Transnet land in Woodstock, Cape Town, say they have been living there for more than a decade. Archive photo: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp

Woodstock land occupiers lose bid to appeal eviction

By Matthew Hirsch 30 Sep 2026

The City of Cape Town has drafted a new by-law to apply commercial property rates to all properties available for short-term letting for more than half the year. Archive photo: Brent Meersman / GroundUp

Cape Town Airbnb hosts could pay triple rates

By Steve Kretzmann 28 Sep 2026

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Can an employer withhold an adjudication award over reversal and repayment concerns?

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The future of law: Is South Africa's legal profession ready for the intelligence era?

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Why wrapping up a loved one’s life can take longer than you think

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What trustees and managing agents need to know about repeat CSOS disputes

25 Sep 2026

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When does student housing become a home? High Court refuses blanket exclusion under Pie

Peter Michaels and Mathapelo Madiseng 23 Sep 2026

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Landlords could gain stronger protection under proposed eviction law changes

16 Sep 2026

Activists have lodged an appeal against the rezoning approval given for this land near Cape Town Airport to be the site for a hyperscale data centre. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp

Activists appeal Cape Town data centre approval

Tania Broughton 15 Sep 2026

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2026 African Legal Awards celebrates continent’s top legal talent

Shan Radcliffe 10 Sep 2026

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Special Tribunal declares eThekwini low cost housing contracts unlawful

9 Sep 2026

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When the relationship ends: High Court reaffirms legal exit routes for unmarried joint property owners

Kaamilah Paulse and Mia Jacobs 7 Sep 2026

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The sale is done, but the bills aren’t: Johannesburg sellers face municipal headaches

1 Sep 2026

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More than brick and mortar: ConCourt rules state housing must be centrally located

Michael Evans, Thomas Karberg, and Lula Grant 1 Sep 2026

A street in Phoenix, Durban. The Special Tribunal has set aside eThekwini’s “irregular” Phoenix housing deals. Archive photo: Benita Enoch / GroundUp

EThekwini housing contracts ruled unlawful

Tania Broughton 18 Aug 2026

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Renting out your property? Avoid these common landlord mistakes

Regard Budler 7 Aug 2026

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Can an HOA disable an estate app without breaking the law?

30 Jul 2026

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South Africa’s housing backlog hits 3 million as court ruling bites

22 Jul 2026

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Landmark ruling reinforces registered ownership rights

14 Jul 2026

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Supreme Court: Consumer Protection Act doesn't apply to home rentals

Armand Swart 8 Jul 2026

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Housing activists win landmark battle over contested Sea Point site

Katja Hamilton 3 Jul 2026

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South Africa’s social housing under strain as occupation disputes escalate, Nasho warns

25 Jun 2026

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SCA denies Tshwane's land expropriation bid, enforces eviction order

Bulelwa Mabasa 22 Jun 2026

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Hundreds protest new land occupation law in Durban and Joburg

Joseph Bracken, Ihsaan Haffejee and Tsoanelo Sefoloko 17 Jun 2026

Housing activists protesting at the Cape Town Civic Centre in 2021. Archive photo: Liezl Human/GroundUp

Draft Bill on evictions puts tenants at risk

Lee-Anne Gaertner, Thuto Gabaphethe, Lulama Madyaka and Robert Krause 10 Jun 2026

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Housing activists oppose eviction bill

Matthew Hirsch 27 May 2026

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Property sector welcomes landmark judgment against Cape Town tariffs

6 May 2026

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Property sector braces for impact after Cape Town tariffs struck down

4 May 2026

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Cape Town’s Airbnb rates plan sparks concern among property owners

24 Apr 2026

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New eviction bill aims to protect small landlords, empower municipalities

17 Apr 2026

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Homeowner wins back property after title fraud case

Wilmien van Biljon and Martin Vermeulen 26 Mar 2026

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