LAH3701
Assignment 1 Semester 2 2025
2 2025 693782
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Due date: 21 August 2025
QUESTION 1
Read the accompanying story and answer the questions that follow:
During December 2021, about 300 people illegally occupied a vacant 15-storey
building that is dilapidated. It is situated next to the Deputy President’s home in
Arcardia within the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. The building has been
declared unsafe and unhealthy for anyone to occupy. The said building is owned by
one of the richest persons in South Africa, Mr Imali Maningi. He wants to evict these
people with immediate effect. The municipality is worried about their health and
safety. Against this background, answer the following questions:
(1) Which legislation is applicable to the eviction of people from buildings that are
unsafe or unhealthy? (1)
The applicable legislation is the National Building Regulations and Building Standards
Act 103 of 1977 (NBRBSA). This Act allows a local authority to prohibit occupation of a
building if it is deemed unsafe or unhealthy. Section 12(4)(b) empowers the municipality to
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Assignment 1 Semester 2 2025
2 2025 693782
Unique Number:
Due date: 21 August 2025
QUESTION 1
Read the accompanying story and answer the questions that follow:
During December 2021, about 300 people illegally occupied a vacant 15-storey
building that is dilapidated. It is situated next to the Deputy President’s home in
Arcardia within the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. The building has been
declared unsafe and unhealthy for anyone to occupy. The said building is owned by
one of the richest persons in South Africa, Mr Imali Maningi. He wants to evict these
people with immediate effect. The municipality is worried about their health and
safety. Against this background, answer the following questions:
(1) Which legislation is applicable to the eviction of people from buildings that are
unsafe or unhealthy? (1)
The applicable legislation is the National Building Regulations and Building Standards
Act 103 of 1977 (NBRBSA). This Act allows a local authority to prohibit occupation of a
building if it is deemed unsafe or unhealthy. Section 12(4)(b) empowers the municipality to
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen as a
replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged to perform
their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information in
these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content. The buyer is
responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when applying it to their
assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's policies
regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may be considered
academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences arising from
the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or any other negative
consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
