Court rules in favour of former farm worker from Wellington
The Western Cape High Court found that the Drakenstein municipality had failed in its constitutional duty to provide emergency housing for people evicted from farms.
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The Western Cape High Court found that the Drakenstein municipality had failed in its constitutional duty to provide emergency housing for people evicted from farms.
16 months since Acting Judge Bernard Martin reserved judgment and the fate of a farm dweller facing eviction remains in limbo.
It's been 16 months since Acting Judge Bernard Martin reserved judgment in a matter relating to emergency housing for many destitute families that face evictions in the Drakenstein municipality.
The Office of the Chief Justice and Judge President John Hlophe are silent on why Acting Judge Bernard Martin has taken so long to hand down his ruling
Office of the Chief Justice, Judge President John Hlophe silent on why Acting Judge Bernard Martin has taken so long to hand down ruling.