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The Court of Appeal has dismissed the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority’s challenge to paying compensation to the Bobete community in Thaba-Tseka. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi / GroundUp

Court orders Lesotho dams authority to pay 600 villagers compensation

By Sechaba Mokhethi 24 Nov 2025

The Western Cape High Court has overturned an eviction order against 78-year-old Noor-Banu Allie, a District Six pensioner. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Bid to evict District Six pensioner dismissed

By Marecia Damons 19 Nov 2025

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The Tafelberg school site in 2016. Archive photo: Masixole Feni / GroundUp

Concourt judgment on Tafelberg could change future of social housing

Daniel Steyn and Matthew Hirsch 28 Feb 2025

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Digital nomads row — Cape Town mayor suggests tax on short-term rentals to protect locals

Suné Payne 14 Feb 2025

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Court ruling on joint mandates: Who gets the commission when a buyer is introduced by both agents?

Anja Bothma 11 Feb 2025

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Eviction of Khoi-San at Union Buildings an order of the High Court

10 Feb 2025

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New Expropriation Bill: It’s not as transformative as some claim

Katja Hamilton 24 Jan 2025

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17 Dec 2024

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To buy a home before or after lobola negotiations: How customary marriage affects homeownership

27 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court of Appeal has slammed former judge president John Hlophe for meddling in a straightforward eviction case. Photo: Ben Bezuidenhout via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

John Hlophe’s meddling in eviction matter slammed by appeal court

Tania Broughton 13 Nov 2024

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Illegal business occupants given 14 days to comply with the law

27 Sep 2024

Outside the Western Cape High Court, Ndifuna Ukwazi attorney Jonty Cogger speaks to applicants urgently seeking an interdict preventing PRASA from evicting them from land they have occupied for years. Photo: Sandiso Phaliso / GroundUp

Court criticises Prasa for illegal evictions

Sandiso Phaliso and Tori Newby 30 Aug 2024

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CPAs: Missed chance for rural economic growth

Ayanda Ngubo 5 Aug 2024

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The Consumer Protection Act and how it applies to lease agreements

Alisa Malindi 1 Aug 2024

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Women in Sectional Title launches mediation partnership

1 Aug 2024

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Cape Town's homeless eviction ruling: Struggle between rights and safety

Bukhobethu Matyeni 10 Jul 2024

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Legal implications of overlooking lease renewal clauses - ConCourt ruling

Gerard Vadivalu 4 Jul 2024

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Remote workers: Can landlords legally limit the amount of days tenants work from home?

Tafadzwa Zhanda and Vinolia Mashego 27 Jun 2024

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Legal considerations when buying and selling property at auction

Lauren Theron 31 May 2024

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CGT liability: Tax considerations when buying and selling residential property

Jackie Peart 22 May 2024

How Fica will affect dealers of high-value goods

How Fica will affect dealers of high-value goods

Hawken McEwan 8 May 2024

Reclaim the City demonstrated outside the Western Cape High Court in 2020, calling for the Tafelberg site to be used as affordable housing. Archive photo: James Stent / GroundUp

Housing activists lose Tafelberg case

Tania Broughton 15 Apr 2024

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The fallout from false accusations in communal living

Mogamat Saudiq Moerat 8 Apr 2024

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Amending sectional title management rules, the experts weigh in

5 Apr 2024

World Intellectual Property Day Celebrations 2024 media invite

World Intellectual Property Day Celebrations 2024 media invite

North-West University (NWU) 25 Mar 2024

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Contested Expropriation Bill closer to becoming law, but don’t hold your breath

20 Mar 2024

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Construction mafia halts MyCiTi project; legal action pursued

15 Mar 2024

Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu has launched a landmark policy aimed at improving the delivery of water and sanitation services on privately-owned land. Image:

Policy to improve water, sanitation services on privately-owned land

4 Mar 2024

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Musician Arthur Mafokate loses court battle

1 Feb 2024

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Extending extensions: Can courts grant more time to developers to complete extensions?

Rishona van der Merwe 3 Jan 2024

Now's the time to put land reform beneficiaries in order

Now's the time to put land reform beneficiaries in order

27 Dec 2023

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Can residents conduct sacrificial slaughters in a sectional title scheme?

Corlia van Zyl 18 Dec 2023

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