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The high court in Pietermaritzburg has ruled that the almost 1,800 residents of an informal settlement in Shakas Head, Ballito, may be evicted. Illustration: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Court green-lights eviction of over 1,800 Ballito residents

Tania Broughton 24 Oct 2025

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ConCourt rules municipalities can't simply charge what they want for rates

Ntando Makuyana 20 Oct 2025

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Right of first refusal and 3 OTPs: High Court rules which one is valid

Anelisa Zungu and Martin Vermeulen 16 Oct 2025

Phathutshedzo Mukwevho stands next to the demolished structure of Humbulani Nenzhelele. Photo: Maanda Bele / GroundUp

Land spat highlights tension between traditional and formal law

Maanda Bele 16 Oct 2025

The Land Court has ruled that landowners who wish to apply to the courts for an eviction order must first go through a mediation process. Graphic: Lisa Nelson / GroundUp

Landowners must go through mediation before applying for an eviction, court rules

Tania Broughton 7 Oct 2025

Source: The Polihali Dam wall under construction. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi.

Villagers lodge complaint with African Development Bank against Lesotho Highlands Water Project

Sechaba Mokhethi 29 Sep 2025

Unlocking the economic potential within South Africa’s township economy

Unlocking the economic potential within South Africa’s township economy

Kagiso Mahlangu, Irvine Partners 26 Sep 2025

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SA residents celebrate as new directive ends unfair complex rules

17 Sep 2025

African Law Firm of the Year – Webber Wentzel

Winners of the 2025 African Legal Awards

Shan Radcliffe 8 Sep 2025

Darling Street residents await judgment in eviction case

Darling Street residents await judgment in eviction case

4 Sep 2025

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Eviction notices issued to occupants of hijacked State properties

1 Sep 2025

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Who gets the house when the honeymoon is over?

22 Aug 2025

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What South Africa can learn from failed rent control policies worldwide

18 Aug 2025

Source: A legal battle in Cape Town between property owners and the City will clarify what municipalities can charge residents. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Property owners are misreading the law, argues Cape Town mayor

Steve Kretzmann 14 Aug 2025

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