SAHRC court bid targets Cape Town property transfers over housing concerns
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The SAHRC has asked the Western Cape High Court to stop the transfer of 49 properties owned by the City of Cape Town. The organization argues that the city did not properly consider public participation during the disposal process. There are also concerns regarding spatial justice. The SAHRC claims that affordable housing needs were not adequately addressed before the transfers.
The SAHRC has approached the Western Cape High Court to halt the transfer of 49 City of Cape Town properties, arguing that the disposals failed to adequately consider affordable housing, spatial justice and public participation.