Human Settlements
With reference to City of Cape Town v Morning Star Development and Upliftment Initiative (MDUI) and in light of the COVID-19 current lockdown situation and the ongoing legal process between the City of Cape Town and the MDUI, where 166 units have been standing vacant since September 2018:
(1) (a) What steps has he taken to resolved the situation, (b) why has this dispute not been placed on the court roll yet and (c) which attorney or legal practitioner or legal firm has been appointed to act on behalf of the City;
(2)whether he challenges the interdict by the MDUI; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
1. The project in question is being driven by the City of Cape Town who has provided a detailed explanation. See attached as Annexure A.
2. Given that this matter is sub judice, the Minister cannot challenge this matter or get involved. He is not cited as a respondent in the litigation, however he does await in anticipation for a swift and amicable solution, as the beneficiaries have been waiting for too long to occupy their homes.
