Cape Town property auction halted? Human Rights Commission drags City to court over land sales
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The South African Human Rights Commission has filed a High Court application to stop the transfer of 49 municipal properties. These properties were auctioned by the City of Cape Town. The commission argues that these sales ignore obligations regarding spatial justice. They also claim the city is bypassing requirements for affordable housing.
The SA Human Rights Commission has launched a High Court application to interdict the transfer of 49 municipal properties auctioned by the City of Cape Town, arguing the sales bypass crucial affordable housing and spatial justice obligations.