TMG Digital reports that the SA National Civic Organisation (Sanco) on Saturday welcomed the Snyders Constitutional Court (ConCourt) ruling as a momentous victory‚ saying it has affirmed the protection of workers and families residing in farming communities.  

"The historic ruling guarantees that the Land Claims Court will no longer endorse unlawful eviction orders but will ensure that the security of tenure of the most exploited and abused section of workers is protected‚” said Sanco spokesperson Jabu Mahlangu.  He called for a review of cases of farmworkers who were left homeless before the comprehensive judgment.  Snyders took Ladysmith farm owner Louisa de Jager to court after she fired him and began eviction proceedings in 2008.

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