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Rubble after forced evictions on 4 June 2014. Picture: EWN.

Blackheath residents not happy with nomzamo settlers

Lwandle inquiry report handed to Sisulu

By Lauren Isaacs

Hundreds of families were forcibly removed from Sanral-owned land in June.

  • FILE: A protest erupted in Philippi after police and City of Cape Town officials began evicting informal settlers in the area on 11 August. Picture: Twitter.

    Evicted Khayelitsha residents determined to reclaim land

    Violence erupted yesterday when police clashed with residents who were occupying land owned by the city.

    2830 days ago
  • FILE: The Nomzamo Commission of Inquiry.  Picture: Siyabonga/EWN.

    Nomzamo eviction inquiry stalls

    Police were set to give their account amid accusations of police brutality during evictions.

    2840 days ago
  • FILE: A community leader says a pregnant woman was allegedly kicked by a police officer during the forced removals. Picture: Siyabonga/EWN.

    Nomzamo evictions 'an evil deed'

    A community leader says a pregnant woman was allegedly kicked by a police officer.

    2847 days ago
  • FILE: The evictee says illegal shack dwellers were given only 10 minutes to take all of their belongings. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    Nomzamo evictee angry with police

    The woman says shack dwellers were given only 10 minutes to take all of their belongings.

    2848 days ago
  • Tensions broke out in Nomzamo informal settlement near Strand outside Cape Town as residents fought to avoid eviction ON 3 June 2014. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    Sanral to address Nomzamo inquiry

    The roads agency has been blamed for the forced eviction of hundreds of informal settlers.

    2857 days ago
  • FILE: Children in Nomzamo search through rubble trying to source material to rebuild their homes. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    City blamed for Nomzamo evictions

    Ward councillor Mbuyiselo Matha testified at the Nomzamo Commission of Inquiry earlier on Monday.

    2858 days ago
  • FILE: Public hearings into the forced removal of Nomzamo informal settlers are underway. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    Govt and City refuses to submit oral evidence

    Officials say they have provided the Nomzamo hearing with documents instead.

    2864 days ago
  • FILE: Hundreds of families were removed from land owned by the Sanral in June. Picture: EWN.

    Nomzamo public hearings underway

    Hundreds of families were removed from land owned by the Sanral in June.

    2865 days ago
  • Children in Nomzamo are being given food. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    Date set for Nomzamo hearings

    Hundreds of families were forcibly removed in June from land owned by Sanral.

    2868 days ago
  • Nomzamo residents were evicted from land owned by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) in Strand. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN.

    Nomzamo locals fear the spread of illness

    Around 300 evictees share two bathrooms with six toilets and hand basins.

    2870 days ago
  • Children in Nomzamo searching through rubble trying to source material to rebuild their house on 13 June 2014. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    Nomzamo residents still in shelters

    Evicted residents won’t move back into their re-erected home until construction is complete.

    2875 days ago
  • FILE: Macassar residents have warned of more violent protests if Nomzamo residents are relocated to the area. Picture: Mia Spies/EWN.

    Threat of violence looms in Macassar

    Residents have warned of more violent protests if Nomzamo residents are relocated to the area.

    2885 days ago
  • FILE. After a number of false starts, evicted Nomzamo residents can now begin rebuilding their homes. Picture: EWN

    Rebuilding in Nomzamo to begin

    After a number of false starts, evicted Nomzamo residents can now begin rebuilding their homes.

    2886 days ago
  • Evicted residents fear Cape Town's rainy weather may further delay the rebuilding process of their shacks. Picture: EWN.

    Weather worries for Nomzamo residents

    Hundreds of people were left homeless after locals were evicted from land owned by Sanral.

    2889 days ago
  • Children in Nomzamo search through rubble to try and  source material to rebuild their home on 13 June 2014. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    Nomzamo: Residents 'not ready' to rebuild homes

    A Nomzamo ward councillor says he is doubtful families will start rebuilding their homes today.

    2896 days ago
  • FILE:Evicted residents will be allowed to return to the Sanral-owned land on a temporary basis. Picture: Renee de Villiers/EWN.

    Nomzamo residents return home

    Evicted residents will be allowed to return to the Sanral-owned land on a temporary basis.

    2896 days ago
  • Children in Nomzamo are being given food as police continued their operation to evicted hundreds of families in the area on 4 June 2014. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    Govt offers 'win-win' proposal to Nomzamo

    If Nomzamo residents accept a new proposal, they could return to Sanral-owned land today.

    2897 days ago
  • FILE: A woman weeps after her shack is destroyed by police carrying out mass evictions in Nomzamo on 3 June 2014. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    Nomzamo: Authorities continue talks

    Lindiwe Sisulu and Patricia de Lille have agreed on a long-term plan to accommodate residents.

    2898 days ago
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