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Study and read the narrative or thought reflected below and answer the questions that follow. South Africa's history relating to land is a long, complicated

Study and read the narrative or thought reflected below and answer the questions that follow.

South Africa's history relating to land is a long, complicated and a painful one. In the context of the land and Housing module, two things are and/or have been considered to be most important and therefore relevant for enhancing a better understanding of the history in question. Those are firstly, a timeline of historical events in respect of land and the legislation passed and secondly, a scenario that is designed and intended to facilitate an understanding of the practical application and consequences of the law relating to land and housing and used primarily used as an ideal illustration of how practical situations are dealt with. This scenario is based on the facts of the important Constitutional Court case of City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality v Blue Moonlight Properties 39 (Pty) Ltd and Another (CCT 37/11) [2011] ZACC 33; 2012 (2) BCLR 150 (CC) (1 December 2011).

1.1 In view of the importance of the Constitutional Court case of City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality v Blue Moonlight Properties 39 (Pty) Ltd and Others [2011] ZACC 33 (1 December 2011) for the history of land and housing in South Africa, you are required to indicate in two to three paragraphs, what the facts of the case were by referring only to the most salient points. (15)

1.2 Briefly explain, and with reference to the facts of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality v Blue Moonlight Properties 39 (Pty) Ltd and Others [2011] ZACC 33 (1 December 2011), how the cancellation of the lease by Blue Moonlight Properties (Pty) Ltd rendered the tenure of the occupiers unlawful. (5)

1.3 What are the implications of the fact that a large percentage of South Africa's population is homeless and, at what significant scale does the case of City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality v Blue Moonlight Properties 39 (Pty) Ltd and Others [2011] ZACC 33 (1 December 2011) record such implications? (10)

1.4 Indicate and fully describe the most significant events in South Africa's history relating to land and connected to each timeline below.

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