Assignment 1 Semester 1 - 2023
Unique Number: 896155
QUESTION 1
Read the accompanying story and answer the questions that follow:
During December 2021, about 300 people illegally occupied a vacant 15-storey
building that is dilapidated. It is situated next to the Deputy President’s home in
Arcardia within the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality. The building has
been declared unsafe and unhealthy for anyone to occupy. The said building is
owned by one of the richest persons in South Africa, Mr Imali Maningi. He wants
to evict these people with immediate effect. The municipality is worried about
their health and safety. Against this background, answer the following
questions:
(1) Which legislation is applicable to the eviction of people from buildings that
are unsafe or unhealthy? (1)
National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act 103 of 1977 (NBRBSA)