LAH3701
Assignment 1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025
(838989)
DUE 25 March 2025
, ACTIVITIES
Question 1 [LAND ISSUES AND PRINCIPLES] a) Briefly discuss the form of leasehold introduced by the
Blacks (Urban Areas) Consolidation Act 25 of 1945. b)What factors need to be taken into account in
calculating the amount of compensation payable when one’s property is to be expropriated in terms
of section 25 of the 1996 Constitution QUESTION 2 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? (2) (2) Under the legislation mentioned in question (a), who has the
authority to ensure that all buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy are altered or renovated to render
them safe or healthy for human habitation? (2) (3) If the City of Tshwane wants to assist the owner in
evicting the illegal occupiers for their own safety or health, and ensuring that alternative
accommodation is arranged for them, there are five guidelines the City of Tshwane has to follow. List
them. (10) (4) Mention at least one decided court case that deals with a similar set of facts. (2) (5)
With reference to your answer in question (4), what was the decision of the court in relation to the
possible eviction of people occupying unsafe or unhealthy buildings? (4)
Assignment 1 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) Semester 1 2025
(838989)
DUE 25 March 2025
, ACTIVITIES
Question 1 [LAND ISSUES AND PRINCIPLES] a) Briefly discuss the form of leasehold introduced by the
Blacks (Urban Areas) Consolidation Act 25 of 1945. b)What factors need to be taken into account in
calculating the amount of compensation payable when one’s property is to be expropriated in terms
of section 25 of the 1996 Constitution QUESTION 2 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? (2) (2) Under the legislation mentioned in question (a), who has the
authority to ensure that all buildings that are unsafe or unhealthy are altered or renovated to render
them safe or healthy for human habitation? (2) (3) If the City of Tshwane wants to assist the owner in
evicting the illegal occupiers for their own safety or health, and ensuring that alternative
accommodation is arranged for them, there are five guidelines the City of Tshwane has to follow. List
them. (10) (4) Mention at least one decided court case that deals with a similar set of facts. (2) (5)
With reference to your answer in question (4), what was the decision of the court in relation to the
possible eviction of people occupying unsafe or unhealthy buildings? (4)
