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Legalities and laws surrounding home ownership in South Africa

Nomlayo Mabhena, Associate in our Dispute Resolution practice appeared on Daily Thetha, an educational talk show on SABC 1 that explores youth issues, as well as issues of national importance. She formed part of a panel that discussed the legalities and laws surrounding home ownership in South Africa, especially when there are disputes involved. The episode focused on the notion of adequate shelter by looking at navigating home ownership as black South Africans.

19 Oct 2021 59:22 Minutes TV interview

Nomlayo Mabhena, Associate in our Dispute Resolution practice appeared on Daily Thetha, an educational talk show on SABC 1 that explores youth issues, as well as issues of national importance. She formed part of a panel that discussed the legalities and laws surrounding home ownership in South Africa, especially when there are disputes involved. The episode focused on the notion of adequate shelter by looking at navigating home ownership as black South Africans.

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