Seven Isipingo households face eviction after two failed sale agreements

Seven households in Isipingo, Durban, may be forced to find new homes after a court order for eviction. The decision came following two unsuccessful sale attempts, leaving the registered owner, Angelfish Investments 536 CC, seeking possession of the property. Judge Robin Mossop ruled that the occupants, along with two brothers Deveraj and Vishnu Naidoo, must vacate by December 15.

The eviction was ordered due to the failure of both sale agreements, with the last one negotiated in June 2023. The Naidoo brothers attempted to purchase the property but could not meet the financial requirements. Despite the occupants being required to pay rent to the brothers, the court deemed them legally obligated to leave the property.

While acknowledging the rights of the occupants to adequate housing, the judge emphasized that property owners also have rights, particularly against arbitrary deprivation of their property. The occupants were given a fair period to secure alternative accommodation, despite the difficulties they may face in finding both affordable and conveniently located housing.