Municipality removes unauthorised shacks along R25 road
The Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Sekhukhune District in Limpopo, has embarked on an operation to remove unauthorised shacks and informal settlements erected along the Aquaville R25 road reserve.
The Municipality has called on community members to work in partnership with them to report illegal land occupations and to follow lawful channels when seeking access to land or housing.
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They say the operation was undertaken in the interest of public safety and to uphold the integrity of critical road infrastructure.
“The unauthorised structures posed significant risks to both pedestrians and motorists, obstructing visibility, hindering road maintenance, and endangering lives.”
“The Municipality, acting within its mandate and authority under relevant municipal by-laws, is committed to maintaining orderly land use and protecting road users.”
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“We call on all community members to work in partnership with the Municipality to report illegal land occupations and to follow lawful channels when seeking access to land or housing.”
The operation was conducted in partnership with key stakeholders, including the Department of Home Affairs, Department of Social Development, South African Police Service [SAPS], Local Community Policing Forum [CPF], Gummer Security, Loskop Regional Authorities, 24/7 Touring, and other supporting entities.
