https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/637.html South Africa news 15 Land & Property Law news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/637.html en-us Fri, 08 May 2026 15:01:39 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/property-sector-braces-for-impact-after-cape-town-tariffs-struck-down-069195a A Western Cape High Court ruling against the City of Cape Town’s tariff structure is set to have far-reaching implications for the property sector, municipal finance and infrastructure planning across South Africa. 1-267777 Mon, 04 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land & Property Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-towns-airbnb-rates-plan-sparks-concern-among-property-owners-170646a The Rawson Property group has raised concerns over the City of Cape Town’s proposal to reclassify certain short-term rental properties as commercial for municipal-rating purposes. 1-267598 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land & Property Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-eviction-bill-aims-to-protect-small-landlords-empower-municipalities-847513a The proposed amendments to South Africa’s eviction laws are set to offer stronger protection for ordinary landlords renting out backyard rooms and small properties, while giving municipalities greater authority to respond to unlawful land occupations. 1-267399 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land & Property Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/homeowner-wins-back-property-after-title-fraud-case-400669a Can the previous registered owner of immovable property successfully rely on the Roman principle of fraus omnia vitiate, or “fraud unravels all”, which would entitle them to restitution of their property? This was the central legal question in a recent matter heard by the Bloemfontein High Court. 1-266835 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land & Property Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/court-blocks-building-along-cape-towns-diep-river-floodplain-400539a Families living along the Diep River have signed a petition in protest of a court order obtained by the City of Cape Town to stop construction on the floodplain. According to a community leader, 1,000 families have signed. 1-266775 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land & Property Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/revitalising-the-cbd-johannesburg-r769m-deeds-office-project-399808a Johannesburg’s skyline is set for a significant boost with the launch of a R769m Deeds Office project in the heart of the city. 1-266553 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land & Property Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-policy-to-reality-human-settlements-shaping-south-africa-future-733242a As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month and nears 30 years since its Constitution came into effect, the connection between human rights and human settlements stands at the forefront. 1-266552 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land & Property Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/voetstoots-understanding-the-limits-of-estate-agent-liability-in-property-defect-cases-288107a Claims against estate agents for latent defects discovered after the purchase of immovable property are frequently pursued without a full appreciation of the legal requirements that must be satisfied for success. 1-266440 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land & Property Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/district-six-families-ordered-to-vacate-searle-street-cottages-394468a It is likely the end of the legal road for five District Six families who have spent years in the courts to stop their eviction from Victorian cottages in Searle Street which survived apartheid-era demolitions. 1-264793 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land & Property Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fractional-ownership-transforming-the-property-market-for-millennials-738102a The property market has entered a digital era, transforming how buyers, tenants, and sellers interact with real estate. Gone are the days of browsing newspaper listings—today, online platforms allow users to search, compare, and connect seamlessly. 1-264692 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land & Property Law South Africa