Mogale City Local Municipality has confirmed that the High Court has dismissed an application to stop the Dr Sefularo Village and Vogelzang housing developments in Hekpoort.

The ruling allows the projects to continue.

In its judgment, the court found that the application did not meet the legal requirements to justify halting the developments. It ruled that the applicant had not demonstrated sufficient grounds for urgent relief.

The court further indicated that challenges to decisions taken by a municipality should be pursued through a formal review process in terms of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), rather than by seeking an interdict. It also noted that access to relevant documentation could be requested under the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA).

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According to Mogale City senior communications practitioner Tendani Shavani, the Dr Sefularo Village project was approved between 2011 and 2012. The court observed that the application to stop the development was only brought in 2024.

The municipality said the projects form part of its housing delivery programme. The Dr Sefularo Village development is expected to provide 190 two-bedroom units, as well as supporting water and sanitation infrastructure.

Shavani stated that Mogale City will continue with the implementation of the housing projects.