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The new owners cannot evict you without a court order. You are covered by the Extension of Security of Tenure Act of 1997.
It is a complicated question but this may be a person's best chance to own a property.
You can seek a court order which forces the owner to turn the electricity back on. He can't evict you without a court order.
The Constitution states that no one can be evicted without a court order.
Unfortunately, this is a common story in Cape Town, and there has been a lot of anger and protests about it recently.
It is worth having a credit check done. You may still qualify for a bank loan even with a bad credit record.
The Deeds Office is responsible for registration and management of title deeds.
A home loan provider can't repossess your property without trying to reach an agreement with you.
A title deed is the only legal proof of ownership. Here's how to get one.