# Lawyers for Human Rights have condemned Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi’s threat to demolish informal settlements at midnight. The group says his comments ignore a 2024 Supreme Court of Appeal ruling that structures cannot be torn down without a court order. They stress that the Illegal Occupation of Land Act requires judicial oversight to protect residents from unlawful evictions. The organisation urges Lesufi to ensure any action follows the law, and uphold constitutional democracy.
Human Rights lawyers condemn Lesufi’s midnight demolition threats