A group occupying a house in Camps Bay in Cape Town faces legal and civil action for refusing to honour a check-out deadline set by the property managers.

The occupants have indicated a wish to speak to the property owner about turning the house into a safe space for LGBTQI+ people, says a News24 report.

They raised the money for their initial stay through friends, family and supporters, and once in, told the agent of their intentions.

They were supposed to have vacated by 17:00 on 25 September.

In a statement, property managers Turnkey 365 said: ‘Following the refusal of a group of guests to vacate a property under our management in Camps Bay, we have instituted both legal and civil proceedings to achieve an eviction and recoup all costs incurred. We sympathise with their cause and support the right to protest within the confines of the law. We intend to fulfil our mandate and protect the legal rights of the homeowner. Equally, we intend to uphold the legal rights of our small business as well as those of our colleagues across the tourism industry as we struggle to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.’

Full News24 report