Primary briefing · Gazette
high impact 54955 · 4008 · 2026-07-06
PIE Amendment Bill: public comment period extended by 30 days
Comment closes
05 Aug 2026
General Notice 4008 of 2026 extends the closing date for public comments on the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill, 2026 by 30 days from 6 July 2026 (approximately 5 August 2026). The original deadline of 16 June 2026 was extended following requests from various organisations and individuals. The Department of Human Settlements has indicated it will publish a schedule of stakeholder consultations in public venues. Comments may be submitted by email to PIE.AmendmentBill@dhs.gov.za, by hand delivery at 240 Justice Mohammed, Sunnyside Pretoria, or by post to Private Bag x 644, Pretoria.
Who is affected
Property owners and landlordsProperty developersMunicipalities and local governmentAttorneys advising on eviction and land mattersOccupiers and tenantsCommunity-based and advocacy organisations What this means for practitioners
Submit written comments on the PIE Amendment Bill by approximately 5 August 2026 (30 days from 6 July 2026) via email to PIE.AmendmentBill@dhs.gov.za, hand delivery, or post.
Monitor for the Department's forthcoming schedule of stakeholder consultation sessions and consider attending.
Review the Amendment Bill's proposed changes against existing PIE Act obligations and advise affected clients on the potential impact on eviction procedures, property rights, and occupation law.