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Maggie Jaftha vs Stephanus Schoeman and Others. Case No: CCT 74/03

This case is about whether a law which permits the sale in execution of people's homes because they have not paid their debts, thereby removing their security of tenure, violates the right to have access to adequate housing. The applicant is the registered owner of Erf 1825 Prince Albert on which a dwelling has been erected. A judgment was obtained by default against the applicant in an amount of R632, 45, interest thereon and costs in respect of monies lent and advance. The applicant's immovable property was attached to a warrant of execution and sold to the respondent. The order of the High Court was set aside.

South African Veterinary Council and Other vs Greg Szymanski. Case No: 79/2001

This is an appeal against an order of the Pretoria High Court. The dispute arose from a special examination the Council conducted in September 1998 to enable South African citizens or permanent residents with foreign veterinary qualifications to qualify for registration under the South African legislation. The appeal succeeded with costs.

Xolisile Zondi vs Member of the Executive Council for Traditional and Local Government Affairs and Others. Case No: 1077/2003

The application concerns the constitutional validity of sections 8, 10(2), 12, 16(1), 29, 33, 34, 37, and 41(4) of the Pound Ordinance number 32 of 1947. The applicant is a 53 year old widow, unemployed, landless and residing at Thornview Farm, Greytown KwaZulu-Natal. She is the owner of livestock that is threatened with seizure and impoundment. The first respondent is responsible for the administration and implementation inKwaZulu-Natal of the Pound Ordinance no. 32 of 1947. The second and third respondents are Poundkeepers for Dundee Pound and Weenen Pound respectively. The above mentioned sections of the Pound Ordinance were declared to be inconsistent with the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. There was no order to costs.

Rail Commuters Action Group and Others vs Transnet Ltd t/a Metrorail. Case No: CCT 56/03

This is an application for leave to appeal which rose from the question of who bears responsibility for ensuring the safety of passengers travelling on commuter trains. A train commuter was stabbed in a train and died the following day. This happened during a period when numbers of security staff on commuter trains were significantly reduced. Leave for appeal was granted.

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