Kraaifontein protests
Kraaifontein protesters burn tyres, throw stones as shacks demolished again
A land occupation near the Tygerberg Raceway started last month and now more than 1,000 people are living on private property.
Demonstrations in the area broke out on Saturday morning while law enforcement officer were tearing down structures illegally built on privately-owned land in Bloekombos.
Law Enforcement officials have demolished houses belonging to community members who’ve been left without housing due to loss of income, saying rent has simply become unaffordable.
The running battles between police and protesters have been ongoing since Sunday morning, after houses were destroyed by City of Cape Town law enforcement officials.