ANC condemns illegal use of land
Chief whip of council in Ekurhuleni Clr Jongizizwe Dlabathi said individuals who claim to be community leaders hiding behind misquoted Covid-19 regulations lead these activities.
Tsakani – The ANC Ekurhuleni Caucus has spoken out against the increasing cases of illegal occupation of land across the City of Ekurhuleni.
This after residents of Extensions Eight and 11 illegally occupied an open space belonging to the municipality in the area.
It was reported in the September 25 edition of the African Reporter, ‘Residents fight for vacant land in Ext
11’, how during the altercation between the illegal occupants and police scores were injured and six were arrested.
They were charged with public violence and appeared in the Tsakani Magistrate’s Court where three were released on free bail and the others were released on R500 bail each.
Chief whip of council in Ekurhuleni Clr Jongizizwe Dlabathi said individuals who claim to be community leaders hiding behind misquoted Covid-19 regulations lead these activities.
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“This act of crime must not be allowed nor given space in our community.
“We welcome the swift action taken by law enforcers in responding to such irresponsible acts.
“We are now aware that these criminals force desperate community members to pay before they could illegally occupy land,” he said.
Dlabathi urged residents to stop allowing themselves to be led astray.
“The metro is committed to building 100 000 houses and furnishing our people with 59 000 fully serviced stands.
“Of that number, 7 547 housing units will be in the Brakpan Old Location in Ext 13; 12 295 housing units in John Dube and Tsakani Ext 22/23 are to receive 6 400 housing units.
“At the end of these mega projects more than 100 000 housing units will be completed,” he said.
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Dlabathi added unapproved and unplanned informal settlements often result in a negative impact on provision of basic services, including water and electricity.
“Illegal electricity connections not only pose a danger, but also damages infrastructure which results in unplanned power cuts.
“We urge our communities to report any illegal activities to the authorities and law enforcers, whether done by individuals or government officials, as alleged in most instances,” he said.
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