The Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill of 2026 could see those who incite people to unlawfully occupy land face a fine of about two Million rands or imprisonment not exceeding two years or both. That's according to Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane who has called on everyone to come forward to give input through public comment consultations which will kick start early next month. This follows a growing trend of unlawful land grabs and occupation of land and hijacked building occupations across the country resulting in prolonged court battles over the provision of alternative accommodation for settlers. Bongiwe Zwane caught up with Minister Simelane to expand more on this...

<p>The Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill of 2026 could see those who incite people to unlawfully occupy land face a fine of about two Million rands or imprisonment not exceeding two years or both. That's according to Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane who has called on everyone to come forward to give input through public comment consultations which will kick start early next month. This follows a growing trend of unlawful land grabs and occupation of land and hijacked building occupations across the country resulting in prolonged court battles over the provision of alternative accommodation for settlers. Bongiwe Zwane caught up with Minister Simelane to expand more on this...</p>

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