# The South African Local Government Association has welcomed the cabinet’s approval of the publication of the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill, for public comment. The legislation seeks to empower municipalities, State entities, and private property owners to respond more decisively to illegal occupations and evictions. Salga’s Xolani Sotashe says while the PIE Act of 1998 was originally enacted to prevent arbitrary evictions and address historical injustices, it has unfortunately been subject to widespread abuse:
SALGA welcomes approval of the publication of the PIE Amendment Bill for public comment [SOUND]
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