Browsing: farm evictions

The High Court blocked Selina Masete’s eviction, ruling that social grants are not “income” under ESTA. Surviving solely on state support, she qualifies as an occupier, and the eviction under PIE was dismissed.

After losing his job, Jakobus Lakey’s family was evicted from their home. The court upheld the decision, but what does this mean for land rights in rural South Africa?