Media statement from the ANC Ekurhuleni Caucus
“The ANC Caucus in Ekurhuleni has welcomed the council’s decision of expropriating four identified land without compensation for public purposes.
“This historic decision was taken by the ordinary council meeting held at the Germiston Council Chambers, on September 27.
“Item A-RE 26-2018: Security of Tenure: Expropriation of identified land portions for a public purpose or interest was brought to the council for discussion. The four political parties, DA, COPE, FF Plus and ACDP, voted against it.
“In total 107 voted in favour of the item with 75 voting against it.
“The ANC caucus is of the view that the expropriation of abandoned, dormant and unused land as well as buildings for public purpose and development will benefit the people of Ekurhuleni.
“This will further contribute towards our commitment to building 100 000 houses and 59 000 serviced stands by the end of this current term of office,” says ANC chief whip Clr Jongizizwe Dlabathi.
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“This is a huge milestone in the history of the City of Ekurhuleni and South Africa in general.
“It is well documented that the struggle of returning the land to the people has always been the political struggle led by African National Congress, along with many progressive organisations,” says Dlabathi.
“Though we conceded that we have not moved with the necessary speed and boldness required to address the land question, we are however encouraged by the council’s decision,” Dlabathi says.
“This move by the council demonstrate decisiveness, and this will be a test case in breaking the old order given that land is a critical component of our radical socio-economic transformation trajectory.”
