Schubart Park Case at the Constitutional Court this Thursday

SCHUBART PARK RESIDENTS COMMITTEE

WE SEEK RULING TO RETURN US TO OUR RIGHTFUL HOMES AND FOR LONG-DELAYED RENOVATIONS

This coming Thursday (23rd August) the long-running court case against the City of Tshwane for the mass eviction of residents of Schubart Park in Pretoria back in 2011 will be heard in front of the Constitutional Court. This comes after the case has already gone through the High Court as well as the Supreme Court of Appeals.

From the beginning, we have argued that the eviction was completely illegal since there was no court order and due process was not followed. As such, we believe our legal and constitutional rights in respect of eviction as well as administrative action/due process have been violated. We are asking that the Court order the City of Tshwane to allow us to go back to our rightful homes as well as to embark on an immediate programme of renovations of the flats in all the Schubart Park buildings.

This case is fundamentally important in setting a precedent for all those in South Africa who have either been evicted from their places of residence or are threatened with such eviction.

Come join us as we demonstrate out the Constitutional Court from 10h30.

FOR COMMENT OR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mashao Chauke on 0822126518, Ali Mashimbye on 082 970 3761 or Patrick Hengu 071 269 9646