Metro tackles land invasion

The Tshwane metro police demolished shacks in Ga-Rankuwa yesterday as the metro’s fight against land invasion continued.

The shacks were erected at Ga-Rankuwa Industrial Place.

“The multiparty coalition government has always maintained that we must all abide by the rule of law,” said mayor Randall Williams.

“This means putting an end to the illegal practice of land invasions and the subsequent water and electricity connections.

“Land invasions harm our programme of building sustainable human settlements and further erode the property rights of all residents in Tshwane.”

Williams said that the metro has taken a zero-tolerance approach to land invasions and will continue to demolish and support the implementation of eviction orders against individuals who unlawfully occupy public land.

“The metro offers various social housing solutions, including RDP housing to qualifying residents.

“Following the correct processes to acquire housing is the only solution to building safe communities with the required rudimentary services and amenities.

“The TMPD will continue to work with appointed service providers to monitor, prevent and evict offenders in all areas of the municipality.”
To report land invasions, contact the TMPD on 012 358 7095/7096.

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