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Landmark court finding impacts land development in South Africa - June 2010

The Constitutional Court of South Africa last week upheld a judgement by the Supreme Court of Appeal that found Chapters V and VI of the Development Facilitation Act, 1995 invalid. But based on arguments presented by amicus curiae (someone who assists the court) like the SA Property Owners Association (SAPOA), the Constitutional Court also ordered a 24-month transition period, during which the invalidity will be suspended and Parliament will prepare new legislation.
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'We are truly proud of these new settlements' - June 2010

Government will spend close to R15 billion this year on housing, President Jacob Zuma said on Saturday. Speaking during the official opening of a housing project in East London Zuma said more than 8000 human settlements projects were being rolled out country-wide. "We are also upgrading many of the 2700 informal settlements which exist alongside almost every urban and peri-urban town, to address the squalid conditions of those living there," he said.
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Eastern Cape R900m housing project to benefit 5000 families - April 2010

At least 5000 Eastern Cape families stand to benefit from a R900m integrated housing development project in Port Alfred.The Thornhill project is based on the government’s Breaking New Ground development concept. The idea is that churches, schools, health facilities and parks all form part of the development. Subsidised, rental and bonded housing are integrated. Engineering services are at a higher level and applied consistently throughout the township.
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