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 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:44:08 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hundreds-protest-new-land-occupation-law-in-durban-and-joburg-953264a Hundreds of land activists took to the streets in Durban and Johannesburg on Friday, 12 June 2026 to protest a proposed anti-land occupation law. 1-269054 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land & Property Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/draft-bill-on-evictions-puts-tenants-at-risk-289047a A new Bill proposes to criminalise land occupation and strip away eviction protections. 1-268930 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land & Property Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/housing-activists-oppose-eviction-bill-401949a Residents and housing activists from across Cape Town voiced their opposition to the proposed PIE Amendment Bill in Langa on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 criticising some of the changes for being “anti-poor”. 1-268515 Wed, 27 May 2026 17:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land & Property Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/property-sector-welcomes-landmark-judgment-against-cape-town-tariffs-069285a Justin Thom, director at Galetti Corporate Real Estate, has welcomed the Western Cape High Court’s ruling against the City of Cape Town’s fixed tariff structure. 1-267847 Wed, 06 May 2026 13:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Land & Property Law South Africa 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