New surveillance rules set to transform property security
New POPIA-linked surveillance rules will transform property security in South Africa, requiring estates and office parks to overhaul access control
Legal
Can a tent legally become a home? Court says yes
A High Court ruled a tent can legally be a home, reinforcing that eviction cases depend on lived reality, not ownership or legal occupation alone
Court ruling rewrites rules for public land sales
Constitutional Court’s Tafelberg ruling reshapes public land sales, requiring affordable housing, public participation and balanced development before disposal proceeds
Featherbrooke wins landmark six-year court battle
Featherbrooke’s landmark court victory compels government to fix failing infrastructure, setting a powerful precedent for estates facing prolonged municipal inaction
Comrades drone crackdown exposes widespread illegal flying
Comrades Marathon drone ban exposes South Africa’s illegal flying problem, from suburban privacy risks to strict aviation rules, penalties and enforcement
Water Crackdown: The 90-Day deadline businesses can't ignore
Businesses have until 23 July 2026 to register water use or risk prosecution, as South Africa tightens control over water rights and compliance rules
Courts can force government to fix failing infrastructure
Courts can compel government to fix failing infrastructure, giving residents legal power to act before floods, erosion or safety risks cause disaster
Court blocks eviction of widower in landmark life-rights ruling
A High Court ruling protects a widower’s life-rights occupancy, warning retirement schemes that admin gaps cannot override fairness or housing rights
When trees become lawsuits between neighbours
Tree disputes between neighbours are rising as storm damage, roots, branches, and boundary issues turn ordinary trees into costly legal risks
New PIE bill could deepen SA’s housing crisis
Critics warn the 2026 PIE Bill could tighten rental supply, raise housing costs, and make affordable homes even harder to access in South Africa
R2m fines & jail threat for land grab syndicates
South Africa’s proposed 2026 PIE Bill could introduce R2 million fines, jail time and asset forfeiture for land grab syndicates while speeding up evictions and protecting landlords
Two years after George building collapse: Lessons still unfolding
Two years after the George collapse, South Africa still faces urgent lessons on site safety, construction oversight, compliance, and liability today
