He was speaking at a meeting held at Sinaba Stadium on Sunday, August 24.
“We are aware of your challenges with regard to the allocation of land for people living in back rooms, and of the allegations that the municipality cares more about people living in shacks than about people living in back rooms,” said Gungubele
He told residents that the municipality will conduct a verification process, in which people who are in need of land will be registered.
The verification process is expected to start on August 24 and end in September.
According to Gungubele, the process will ensure that people in need of land are listed and known.
He also promised that the allegations of corruption, bribery and fraud by councillors and officials will be investigated.
He asked residents to allow for government processes to be implemented and followed.
“There is land around here, but we still need to conduct geological tests and assessments,”he said.
“Not every piece of land that looks unoccupied is habitable and that is the biggest challenge we face.”
Meanwhile, protesters left the stadium shouting and angry with the mayor’s recommendations.
They burned tyres and threw garbage on Eislen Street, outside Sinaba Stadium.
The EMPD threw tear-gas to disperse angry residents as the mayor left the stadium.
“We are marching to the site now and we are tired of empty promises; more tyres will burn,” said community members.
Police remained present in the area.
Daveyton residents started protesting on Monday, last week, after they where removed from land, near Mayfield Square, that they were occupying illegally.
