Possible land invasion in Eikenhof
Property owners of vacant stands are hereby encouraged to take proactive steps to guard against land invasion by barricading or fencing off their properties; erecting necessary signage stating that it is a private property and trespassers will be prosecuted.
MIDVAAL. – Midvaal Local Municipality MMC for development and Planning, Mokete Motsamai reports that the municipality has been notified about a group of people scouting the Eikenhof area with the intension to identify and illegally occupy vacant stands.
“As per information reaching the Municipality, the said group intends to erect about 900 shacks within the Eikenhof area this coming weekend from 02 November to 03 November 2019.
“Residents of Eikenhof and surrounding areas are therefore informed about the possible land grabs that may occur in their area. Property owners of vacant stands are hereby encouraged to take proactive steps to guard against land invasion by barricading or fencing off their properties; erecting necessary signage stating that it is a private property and trespassers will be prosecuted. Land owners can also secure the services of a private security service company to monitor and guard against invasions on their property.”
Motsamail further states that Midvaal Local Municipality is working closely with the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements (GDHS) to ensure that residents in need of housing are catered for through the various Governments Housing Programmes.
“Residents in need of housing opportunities are advised to register on the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements (GDHS) Housing Database.”
The GDHS Customer Support Centre is located at Number 1 Loch Street, Meyerton, Telephone number: 016 360 7700 / 7725.Residents are also urged to report all land invasion threats or any suspicious activities to the nearest South African Police Services (SAPS) and the Municipality’s Customer Complaints Centre on the details below:
- Telephone: 0861 MIDVAAL (0861 643 8225)
- WhatsApp: 064 582 6466
- Email: complaints@midvaal.gov.za
“Midvaal Local Municipality condemns this land invasion threat as it is not aimed at addressing the housing plight of our communities but rather an enrichment scheme that will benefit criminals and exploitation of our communities.”
