I dunno how many of you have watched Barak Obama's campaign over the past months. Brilliant, simply brilliant.

I am really stoked to see how, young people are getting behind change and how so many people have been inspired to cast their ballot and how the Internet is being used as a tool to connect and bring people together.

I was watching Obama's speech at ST. PAULS and could not help but think to myself. The Obama campaign was run on CHANGE. I think that if he does become the next President of the United States, that it will be the first really clear indicator that there is a movement under foot that is seeking to oust the ways of the past.

I think it is really incredible that a black man and a woman have been able to run for office. It's inspiring stuff, even without the issues they are campaigning on. Despite the historical importance of this, I see so many things akin to South Africa in both Senators speeches, that I cannot help but wonder.

Where will South Africa find leaders who truly inspire and can rally a nation to work in unison to improve the now and build for the future? Take time out to watch and listen to this speech and see if the issues resound with you.

Landlords are organizing to petition the Minister of Housing to make amendments to the Rental Housing Act that will restore the balance of power between landlord and tenants rights.

Property Investor Network, South Africa’s largest online community for property investors has a prepared a petition document with the background, problem and recommendations as seen by property investors and is asking members of the property industry and landlords to sign the petition which they plan on presenting to the Minister of Housing.

According to the Rental Housing Act, after legal termination of a lease, the Landlord is entitled to repossess the premises. However, in cases where the Tenant refuses to give up possession in a voluntary manner, the landlord may not resort to self-help schemes. The Gauteng Unfair Practice Regulations stipulate that if the Tenant breaches the lease and the Landlord wishes to deprive the Tenant of access or full use of the dwelling, the Landlord must:

• Give the tenant seven days’ notice in which to remedy the breach, and
• obtain a Court order to evict the lessee.