If you are a landlord who wants to evict a tenant for non-payment of rent or other reasons, you need to follow the proper legal process and timeline for a PIE eviction application. PIE stands for Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, and it is a law that protects the rights of both landlords and tenants in South Africa.

A feature of our law since Roman times, “acquisitive prescription” is a legal process that allows a person to acquire ownership of a property through long-term occupation.

Eskom’s no-end-in-sight loadshedding, rising electricity costs, South Africa’s abundance of sunshine, and the global move to sustainable energy solutions have all contributed to the current boom in home solar photovoltaic (PV) roof installations.