The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has been accused of contempt of court for failing to adhere to a Western Cape High Court ruling to return demolished structures of families living along Old Marine Drive in Cape Town, or to compensate the occupiers by purchasing materials of equivalent value.
On Friday, Judge Tandazwa Nditha ruled against PRASA,
ordering them to do so by 14:00 on Saturday.
‘’To date, PRASA has failed to comply with the court’s
order, a clear act of contempt. Only after the 24 hours to comply with the
order had expired did PRASA notify the High Court of its intention to appeal
the ruling. However, no formal application for the appeal has been filed as
yet. Ndifuna Ukwazi Law Centre will continue to fight until our clients’ homes
and possessions are returned, restored or replaced and PRASA is held accountable
for its conduct,’’ said Dr. Jonty Cogger, Attorney at Ndifuna Ukwazi Law
Centre.
“This is a simple case. PRASA took the law into its own hands,
demolishing the homes of poor and vulnerable people. PRASA's refusal to accept
and comply with the order, to take accountability and rectify its wrongs, adds
insult to injury,’’ he added.
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Done By: Mitchum George
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