Extension of Security of Tenure Act (ETSA).pdf

Summary

The provided text is an excerpt from the "Extension of Security of Tenure Act (ETSA)", a South African government gazette published in November 1997. This Act (No. 62 of 1997) was enacted to address the issue of insecure land tenure and unfair evictions, which were partly consequences of past discriminatory laws. It aims to facilitate long-term security of land tenure with state assistance, regulate the conditions of residence on certain lands, and establish fair procedures for the termination of residency rights and evictions. The document outlines the rights and duties of both occupiers and landowners, details the process for termination of residence and eviction orders, and provides mechanisms for dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.