The row between homeless people and the City of Cape Town comes to a head in the high court on Thursday, when six women and a man who live on the streets challenge the council’s right to issue compliance notices, fines and summonses under “cruel” by-laws.
They also want to stop law enforcement harassing and abusing the homeless or seizing their property.
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Homeless in showdown with 'abusive' Cape officials
Image: GroundUp/Masixole Feni
The row between homeless people and the City of Cape Town comes to a head in the high court on Thursday, when six women and a man who live on the streets challenge the council’s right to issue compliance notices, fines and summonses under “cruel” by-laws.
They also want to stop law enforcement harassing and abusing the homeless or seizing their property.
FREE TO READ: GET THE FULL STORY IN TODAY’S TIMES SELECT
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