Land invaders
Some citizens taking advantage of lockdown to invade land - Dept
The Human Settlements Department's spokesperson Yonela Diko said that authorities needed to be aware of what they could and could not do in the event of land...
Following a day of protests, blocking of roads and police firing rubber bullets, Maile has vowed to prioritise the concerns raised by Lenasia residents.
Gauteng Human Settlements MEC Lebogang Maile has promised residents that the government is working on a solution to assist both parties.
Rabie Ridge residents are throwing stones at people trying to occupying a piece of land along Modderfontein Road.
Members pf Parliament and leader of the African People’s Convention Themba Godi says the issue must be addressed responsibly.
Over the weekend, there were land grabs across parts of Gauteng with officials confirming cases at Blue Hills in Midrand and Olievenhoutbosch in Centurion.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says those who try to occupy land without permission will face the full might of the law.
City of Cape Town official JP Smith says that authorities are at the site as they anticipate further attempts to occupy the land.
Over 600 shacks were illegally built on a vacant piece of land in Eindhoven over the weekend.
The Hawks brought charges against the EFF leader for contravening the Riotous Assemblies Act.
The alleged land invaders have retaliated by throwing stones & petrol bombs at law enforcement officers.
Informal settlers descended on an open piece of land in the area last weekend.
Police and law enforcement officials removed several shacks in the area over the weekend.