Developer is “deeply disappointed” by the ruling and is considering further legal action
The high court has temporarily halted construction of Amazon’s planned new Africa headquarters in Cape Town and ordered the company to consult with indigenous people who say the site is sacred land.
“The fundamental right to culture and heritage of indigenous groups, more particularly the Khoi and San First Nations Peoples are under threat in the absence of proper consultation,” the Cape Town high court said. Liesbeek Leisure Properties Trust is “deeply disappointed” by the court ruling and is considering legal avenues available to it in the circumstances, a spokeswoman said via email.
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