Singyung Investments CC v Metropolitan Municipality of Tshwane and Others (43571/19) [2025] ZAGPPHC 469 (29 January 2025)

Civil Procedure

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Execution — Sale in execution — Notice of sale — Compliance with statutory requirements — Appellant challenged the validity of a sale in execution on the grounds of improper notice. The notice was published in the local newspaper but not in the Gazette as required by Rule 46(7)(c) of the Uniform Rules. The court considered whether the failure to comply with the notice requirements rendered the sale invalid. The court held that while compliance with the notice requirements is essential, the absence of prejudice to affected parties may allow for condonation of the defect, thus validating the sale.

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