The Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, will tomorrow, 16 April 2026, brief the media on the developments and processes regarding the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Amendment Bill of 2026. This follows the Cabinet’s approval of the Amendment Bill to go for public comments.
 

PIE Amendment Bill seeks to amend the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act of 1998 (PIE Act) which was enacted to prevent arbitrary evictions and address historical injustices where people were removed from land without due process and violating their human rights.
 

The proposed amendment to the Act aims to deal with matters related to land invasions, provision of alternative accommodation, court processes and enforcement of court orders, and protection of vulnerable groups. It also seeks to serve as deterrence to criminals.
 

Details are as follows
Date: Tomorrow, 16 April 2026 
Time: 12h00
 

Venue: Ronnie Mamoepa Media Centre, Tshedimosetso House (GCIS Head Office), 1035 Frances Baard Street (corner Festival Street), Hatfield, Pretoria.
RSVP: Tebogo.mkhabela@dhs.gov.za OR 072 171 1021

Enquiries: Tsekiso Machike, Spokesperson to the Minister on 077 410 5050 Tsekiso.machike@dhs.gov.za   

Issued by the Ministry of Human Settlements, Govan Mbeki House 240, Justice Mahomed Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria