WATCH: Orlando East land grabs in progress

The land is currently being claimed illegally.


People from different communities are allegedly trying to forcefully occupy land that belongs to the Ekhaya Community Project in Orlando East, Soweto Urban reports.

About 13 shacks that were illegally built by residents were destroyed by the police with the assistance of the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD).

READ MORE: WATCH: Soweto residents fight against illegal occupation of land

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