Evicting Someone Can Take 2 Years & Cost R70k | Rands & Sense | Midday Connexion | Gagasi FM

Evicting someone from your property—whether they're a non-paying tenant or a family member who has overstayed their welcome—is not as simple as changing the locks. In South Africa, the law heavily protects the person being evicted, a reality many property owners discover the hard way. In this eye-opening "Rands & Sense" segment, attorney Zola Mbatha joins DJ Sonic and Khaya Mthethwa to unpack the complex and often frustrating legal process of eviction. She explains why it can take up to two years and cost a small fortune to legally remove someone from your home. This is a conversation that covers: Why you can't just kick someone out, even if it's your own house. The constitutional "right to housing" that underpins eviction law. The costly and time-consuming legal steps you must follow. How some tenants are abusing the system to live rent-free for years. The difference between a legal and an illegal eviction (and what tenants can do if evicted illegally). The high risks involved in being a landlord in South Africa. Why our legal system, based on Roman-Dutch law, often clashes with African realities. This is a must-watch for any current or aspiring property owner in South Africa. Timestamps: 0:00 - The Painful Reality of Evictions 1:30 - Why You Can't Just Kick Someone Out of Your House 2:30 - The Law is Triggered When People Stop Being Reasonable 4:00 - The Legal Process Can Take Two Years 5:15 - Illegal Evictions: What Happens if You Change the Locks? 6:15 - What Can a Tenant Do if Illegally Evicted? 7:30 - Evictions Within a Family Home 9:15 - The High-Risk Business of Being a Landlord 10:30 - An Eviction Can Cost an Average of R70,000 11:30 - How People are Abusing the System 12:45 - Our Legal System vs. African Realities Show: Midday Connexion Feature: Rands & Sense Guest: Zola Mbatha #EvictionLaw #Landlord #TenantRights #PropertyLaw #SouthAfricanLaw #GagasiFM