Attorney Simon Dippenaar has a BBusSc LLB degree and Professional Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Cape Town, and is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa. He is the founder and director of private legal practice, Simon Dippenaar & Associates, with offices in Cape Town and Gauteng representing South African and international clients.
Simon is committed to serving his community and the less fortunate. He is on record in one of South Africa’s biggest mass eviction cases in Marikana, representing, pro bono, the unlawful occupiers and their constitutional right to adequate housing (see below).
He is also an executive member of the South African Police Services Forum and is head of finance. He is also a long standing member of Rotary International as well as a member of the Cape Chamber of Commerce.
Simon contributes eviction and property-law commentary to South African property publications. Private Property has published his 2025 analysis of mediation before ESTA eviction applications, and Property24 has published his expert response on illegal eviction and a tenant’s belongings. His current Attorneys.co.za professional profile records eviction, land-rights and lease work among his practice areas.
Real Estate Investor Magazine – Panel discussion
Simon Dippenaar was part of a discussion panel on the impact of COVID-19 on the South African residential property market for Real Estate Investor Magazine (REIM).
SABC News Interview
Simon Dippenaar discusses the potential landmark case that was heard at the Western Cape High Court. This case involved the illegal occupation of private land by several tens of thousands.
The several landowners demanded the court to order the City of Cape Town to buy the land back, arguing that eviction would be nearly impossible given the sheer number of occupants.
Ntombi & Radio 2000 Interview
Simon Dippenaar discusses property law with Ntombi on Radio 2000.
Current eviction guides: how long the eviction process takes, illegal eviction and urgent remedies, and mandament van spolie.
