Protea Glen eviction crisis: Clr Baloyi holds meeting on unlawful home removals

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

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“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

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Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

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“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

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“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

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“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.

Ward 135 PR Clr Lawrence Baloyi held a housing meeting for Soweto residents in Protea Glen Ext 11 on November 22.

The meeting focused on legal and illegal evictions, as well as the correct procedures residents should follow when evicting someone from their homes.

Baloyi stated that many home evictions in Soweto, especially Protea Glen, are unlawful because the methods used to remove residents are not recognised by the law, and police involvement in these eviction processes is inappropriate.

ALSO READ: Diepkloof mourns the passing of dedicated councillor Brenda Dammie

“Today’s meeting was prompted by the rising number of evictions, which have been increasing since 2023.

“The rate has grown so significantly that even the newly built houses in Protea Glen are affected. These evictions are affecting many families, particularly children,” he said.

A victim of illegal eviction from Protea Glen, Nonhlanhla Nkosi, told the Urban News that even today, she cannot understand how she ended up in the eviction process, as she had been paying for her house according to the agreement with the bank.

“I got divorced in 2024. I went to the bank to explain my situation because I couldn’t afford the amount I had been paying.

“We then agreed that I would pay R3 500, but I ended up paying R5 000 instead. I kept up with these payments until last November.

ALSO READ: City of Johannesburg councillor gunned down in Emdeni

“Around the time of my last payment, I started getting calls from agents, saying they had seen my house advertised.

“When I called the bank to find out what was happening, I was told there was no such listing,” explained Nkosi.

She added that she had paid R3 500 this January after missing a payment in December 2024.

However, during the first week of February, agents came to her home to take pictures, and she was told that her house was being auctioned. She then contacted the sheriff and the bank to enquire and was informed that her home was being sold because she was not paying enough.

According to Nkosi, a person who claimed to have bought her house came when she was at work and tried to evict her illegally.

The intruder found her eight-year-old daughter at home and removed everything inside the house. Fortunately, her neighbours intervened and helped stop the eviction.

ALSO READ: Police launch manhunt after councillor shot at home

Community activist Siphiwe Tshabalala said, “These meetings are crucial for our community because many people are unfamiliar with the law. We have seen many illegal evictions happen in strange ways.

Those who carry out these evictions often come at night and forcefully remove residents.

They also use intimidation tactics, especially against women, arriving with bouncers and security guards who remove them roughly. These meetings educate the community about these scams and help them to protect themselves,” said Tshabalala.

The housing community indaba will be held again in the first week of February, with all relevant stakeholders in attendance. The community is invited to participate.