Temporary shelter for Alex evictees

One in four flush toilets inspected by the Social Justice Coalition in a number of Khayelitsha informal settlements is not working, according to the organisation. File picture: Courtney Africa

One in four flush toilets inspected by the Social Justice Coalition in a number of Khayelitsha informal settlements is not working, according to the organisation. File picture: Courtney Africa

Published Jun 5, 2014

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Johannesburg - Government will assist with temporary accommodation for evicted residents of Alexandra, the Gauteng human settlements department said on Thursday.

“The Gauteng departments of human settlements, co-operative governance and traditional affairs and the City of Johannesburg will assist with temporary accommodation to residents of Alexandra who were yesterday evicted from a plot of land by the Red Ants,” said spokesman Motsamai Motlhaolwa.

He said human settlements MEC Jacob Mamabolo told affected residents that were going to be moved to Marlboro Emergency Centre and a community hall.

“The Marlboro Emergency Centre has 25 available rooms which will accommodate women and children and also people who are physically challenged, while the remaining people will be accommodated at the municipal hall,” said Motlhaolwa.

He said Mamabolo together with the City of Johannesburg had appointed a service provider to build temporary structures to accommodate all families.

“We have instructed our lawyers to study the judgment, the legality of the eviction order, and also check the ownership of two properties from which people were evicted,” said Motlhaolwa.

Sapa

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