PENSIONER FORCED TO SLEEP ON STREETS FOR 16 DAYS

Homeless woman awaits High Court ruling after eviction dispute

- GENEVIEVE SERRA [e-mail]

AS HUMAN Rights Day approaches a 69-year-old woman awaits judgment in her court battle against an alleged unlawful eviction from the Haven Night Shelter. Sheree Foggitt is challenging the actions of the MEC for Social Development and two other respondents.

Foggitt is seeking justice, calling for increased attention to homelessness. After her eviction, she spent 16 days sleeping outside. She is represented by Legal Aid South Africa.

"I have had a very difficult time but I am grateful to Legal Aid SA for bringing my matter to the court and only wish for my truth to be reflected," said Foggitt, after the matter was heard by the Western Cape High Court on Friday.

Judgment was reserved.

The Cape Argus was provided with the heads of argument in this case, detailing the positions of the involved parties. The applicant, namely Foggitt, is contesting the actions of the Haven Night Shelter, the MEC for Social Development, Jaco Londt, the City of Cape Town, and the Minister of Social Development, each of whom has presented their case.