While some claimants have hailed the ruling ordering the land minister to appear in court as yet another major victory, some were sceptical.
CAPE TOWN - There were mixed reactions among District Six land claimants following a Western Cape High Court ruling in their favour.
The minister will also have to submit an affidavit by 6 May explaining what government has done and is doing to deliver restitution to the hundreds of claimants who have been waiting for more than 20 years.WATCH: How long will it take for District Six claimants to get restitution? "Today, the court showed government that they must respect the dignity of the people, that they must restore the dignity of the people, so for us, it's a major victory," said Ajam.— EWN Reporter April 17, 2019
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