#Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE Act)

By Rachel Mohamed Recent statements from the Department of Human Settlements director-general, Alec Moemi have triggered immediate criticism from civil society. The Department plans to review the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE Act), claiming that it is “overburdensome” and “rigid.” Speaking on VOC’s News Beat show, Jonty Cogger, attorney at Ndifuna Ukwazi Law Centre criticised the minister's position on adhering to the existing […]