On this episode we talk about Court order & execution. What happens when the court grants an eviction against you? What are you options? Listen to Ndifuna Ukwazi’s attorney Mpho Raboeane and Community Organiser Aphiwe Ngalo discussing court orders and execution with Zainab Bean on Radio786 – 100.4FM. [Original post here]
Tat’ Jackson Ndungane speaks about his struggle for affordable housing in Sea Point. The struggle for housing on the Tafelberg site started in 2000 when they were promised housing on the site. Tat Ndungane rejoiced as this would be an opportunity to live with his family under one roof (Body Corporate Rules denied workers to…
On this episode we talk about Rent Arrears and Rent-Interdict Summons. This session helps us understand how defaulting on payment can lead to your landlord claiming rental arrears. In addition we talk about how to challenge unfair and/or inaccurate claims.
Ndifuna Ukwazi Executive Director Adi Kumar speaks to Africa Melane on social housing in South Africa. [Orignal post here]
PETITION: The City of Cape Town has to properly address the need for well-located land & housing, instead of criminalising (fining and arresting) those who need it! Sign here and demand that the City of Cape Town rescind the Unlawful Occupation By-Law NOW! https://bit.ly/38LXfQj The City’s Draft Unlawful Occupation By-Law criminalises unlawful occupation by creating several…
In case you’ve missed it! RENTAL HOUSING TRIBUNAL Courts can be expensive for both landlord and tenant. We advocate for meaningful engagements between landlord and tenants prior to taking legal action – in most cases this isn’t the prefered route. The Rental Housing Tribunal plays a role of a mediator in eviction matters. In this…
On this episode of On the Couch with Zainab Bean on Radio 786 – 100.4FM, we talk about what happens during an eviction hearing and what you can do should you NOT have legal representation. Can you represent yourself? Listen to the end to find out.
📢Do you need to learn more about eviction law?📢 NU is hosting a 10-week Advice Assembly programme from 18 May onwards, every Wednesday from 5pm – 7pm at Bertha House in Mowbray, Cape Town RSVP: 065 993 1324 on Whatsapp to join or DM us.
On a cold Friday morning, the City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement arrived at the corner of Buitenkant Street to threaten unhoused people with an illegal eviction. Some of the residents are Gelderbloem clients – who are challenging the constitutionality of the City’s conduct on unhoused people – this is disingenuous. The City provided a…
