EXECUTIVE MAYOR CLLR BABALWA LOBISHE WELCOMES HIGH JUDGEMENT OF UNLWAFUL OCCUPIERS OF WALMER AIRPORT VALLLEY AND WALMER 1948
Published: November 29, 2024<< BACK TO NEWS
EXECUTIVE MAYOR LOBISHE WELCOMES HIGH JUDGEMENT OF UNLAWFUL
OCCUPIERS OF WALMER AIRPORT VALLEY AND WALMER 1948
The Executive Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, Councillor Babalwa Lobishe warmly welcomes the
today’s judgement by the Gqeberha High Court, which mandates the eviction of unlawful
occupiers from municipal properties in Walmer Airport Valley and TRU’s in Walmer
1948.
The judgement, which addresses the pressing issue of unlawful structures on
municipal land, empowers the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality to take decisive
action against illegal occupiers. This ruling is a significant victory for the rightful
beneficiaries of the project to develop decent human settlement for Walmer
residents, ensuring that municipal resources are allocated fairly and lawfully.
Mayor Lobishe stated, "This judgement is a crucial step towards restoring order and
fairness in our community. It reaffirms our commitment to upholding the law and
protecting the rights of our residents and project beneficiaries. We will act swiftly to
implement the court's decision and ensure that all municipal properties are used for
their intended purposes."
The Municipality will work closely with law enforcement agencies to carry out the
evictions and remove any unlawful structures. This action is necessary to maintain
the integrity of municipal land and to provide rightful beneficiaries with the housing
and resources they deserve.
Section 5 of the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land
Act, 19 of 1998 provides for urgent proceedings for eviction. It allows for the
immediate removal of unlawful occupiers if the court is satisfied that:
• There is a real and imminent danger of substantial injury or damage to any
person or property if the unlawful occupier is not evicted.
• The likely hardship to the owner or any other affected person if the unlawful
occupier is not evicted exceeds the likely hardship to the unlawful occupier if
they are evicted.
• There is no other effective remedy available.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality remains dedicated to serving its community
and ensuring that all actions are taken in accordance with the law. The Municipality
urges all residents to respect the court's decision and cooperate with the authorities
during this process.
Ends.
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