# South Africa Minister Sues Over Knoflokskraal Settlement

> South Africa's public works minister files court action to halt Knoflokskraal occupation expansion.
- Title: South Africa Minister Sues Over Knoflokskraal Settlement
- Summary: South Africa's public works minister files court action to halt Knoflokskraal occupation expansion. South Africa's public works minister seeks court order to…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610210559.html
- Published: 2026-10-21T14:09:18+00:00
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- Topics: south africa, public works minister, knoflokskraal, western cape, united kingdom, khoisan, indigenous rights, land occupation, court application, western cape high court, news, world
## Public Works Minister Files Court Action
South Africa's public works minister Dean Macpherson applied to the Western Cape High Court to stop Knoflokskraal settlement expansion.
## Knoflokskraal Settlement Background
Knoflokskraal is a self-proclaimed Khoisan settlement started in 2020 with thousands of residents across 2,000 hectares.
## Minister's Reasoning for Court Action
The minister claims illegal land sales and uncontrolled growth have occurred despite previous containment orders.
## Whistleblower Reports
Whistleblowers reported plots sold for r1,500 and payments to a parallel police force operating at Knoflokskraal.
## Security Measures Failed
Since 2021, eight security providers were used but occupation and construction continued unabated.
## Department's Request for Cooperation
The public works department wants residents to share identity and socio-economic information for land claims.
## Community Response
Omar Sadien, Paramount Chief of Aficaner tribe, says they are reclaimers with rights under UNDRIP.
## Court Hearing Scheduled
The Western Cape High Court will hear the main application on a semi-urgent basis.
## Key takeaway

South Africa's public works minister seeks court order to stop Knoflokskraal settlement expansion after claims of illegal land sales and uncontrolled growth.