Government of the Republic of South Africa and Others v Grootboom and Others (2000)

In this significant landmark case, the Constitutional Court held that the right to housing (section 26) applies to everyone, including children. The Grootboom case laid the foundation for subsequent successful economic, social, and cultural rights claims in South Africa. It clarified the enforceability of social and economic rights and emphasised the state’s obligations in providing adequate housing to its citizens.

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