Extension of Security of Tenure Act, 1997 (Act No. 62 of 1997)
Notice No. 1598 of 1997
Act
Preamble
Chapter I : Introductory Provisions
1. Definitions
2. Application and implementation of Act
3. Consent to reside on land
Chapter II : Measures to Facilitate Long-Term Security of Tenure for Occupiers
4. Tenure grants
Chapter III : Rights and Duties of Occupiers and Owners
5. Fundamental rights
6. Rights and duties of occupiers
7. Rights and duties of owner
Chapter IV : Termination of Right of Residence and Eviction
8. Termination of right of residence
9. Limitation on eviction
10. Order for eviction of person who was occupier on 4 February 1997
11. Order for eviction of person who becomes occupier after 4 February 1997
12. Further provisions regarding eviction
13. Effect of order for eviction
14. Restoration of residence and use of land and payment of damages
15. Urgent proceedings for eviction
Chapter IVA : Land Rights Management Board
15A. Establishment of Board
15B. Composition of Board
15C. Functions of Board
15D. Remuneration of members of Board
15E. Disqualification from membership
15F. Vacation and removal from office
15G. Support to and reports by Board
15H. Land Rights Management Committees
Chapter V : Dispute Resolution and Courts
16. Pending proceedings
17. Choice of court
18. Powers of court
19. Magistrates' courts
20. Land Court
21. Mediation
22. Arbitration
23. Offences
Chapter VI : Miscellaneous Provisions
24. Subsequent owners
25. Legal status of agreements
26. Expropriation Act
27. Trespass Act, 1959
28. Regulations and guidelines
29. Amendment of laws
30. Short title
Schedule
Schedule - Laws amended by (Section 29)
Regulations
Notice No. R. 1632 of 1998
1. Definitions
2. Qualifying income
3. Application for certification as an owner or person in charge
4. Form of notice in terms of section 7(1)
5. Form of notice in terms of section 8(5)
6. Form of notice in terms of section 9(2)(d)
7. Form of notice in terms of section 10(1)(b)
8. Form of notice in terms of section 23(5)(b)
9. Manner of service
10. Presumption relating to time of service
11. Proof of service
12. Criteria for recognition of persons, bodies or institutions responsible for promotion of implementation of rights conferred by Act
13. Criteria for recognition of persons or bodies responsible for facilitation, implementation or undertaking of development
14. Repeal of regulation
Forms
Form A : Application for Certification as Owner or Person in charge of State Land
Form B : Certificate to act as Owner or Person in Charge of State Land
Form C : Notice to Remove Trespassing Animals
Form D : Notice to Terminate Residence Right of Spouse or Dependant of Long-Term, Protected Occupier
Form E : Notice to Occupier of Intention to Apply for Eviction Order
Form F : Notice to Municipality and Department of Land Affairs of Intention to Apply for Eviction Order
Form G : Notice of Breach of Material and Fair Term of Agreement between Owner/Person in Charge and Occupier
Form H : Notice to Public Prosecutor of Intention to Institute Private Prosecution