Crossing The Line | Disha Govender: holding the state accountable on land

Former head of the Ndifuna Ukwazi Law Centre, Disha Govender, discussed several significant cases her organization took on in the latest episode of the Crossing the Line podcast. One of these cases involved the illegal sale of Tafelberg High School in Sea Point by the previous provincial government, which was recently ruled unlawful by the Constitutional Court.

The Court emphasized the importance of location when providing affordable housing and clarified the right to access adequate housing. This decision has significant implications for how state departments throughout the country handle land disposals and decisions. Govender highlighted the need for authorities to hold accountable and ensure the implementation of the ruling, while also acknowledging the presence of "Nimbys" – individuals who oppose new developments in their neighborhoods.

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