UPDATE 11.40am:
Glen Marikana residents were left uphappy and divided after the MMC for human settlements, Clr Lesiba Mpya, left the meeting at the informal settlement on Sunday morning.
After his and other officials’ departure, small groups formed where residents raised their concerns. Some want to leave, while others want to stay at Glen Marikana until all the conditions set out in the court order have been met. They want a permanent stand before moving.
Mpya confirmed that the verification process of people living at Glen Marikana would go ahead on Monday. He asked residents to ensure that people not living at Glen Marikana should be prevented from coming forward to claim they had been living there.
Residents were also worried about the verification on Monday, as they have to go to work and could be left uncounted.
Original story:
Glen Marika residents seem to be angry as only two weeks are left before their relocation to new land in Putfontein.
At a meeting at the informal settlement in Glen Marais on Sunday morning, many questioned the availability of basic services in Putfontein.
The MMC for human settlements is at the meeting to inform residents of the way forward.
Residents seem divided, as some want order at the meeting while others refuse to listen to the MMC, singing revolutionary songs.
There is a high metro police presence at the site.
Kempton Express is attending the meeting and more information will be published as it becomes available. This is a developing story.
Also read:
• Glen Marikana residents will be gone by the end of March
• Glen Marikana to stay for now as new land has not been bought
