Overstrand municipality’s law enforcement teams demolished 118 illegal structures and 15 extensions that had been built without permission on municipal property across the Overstrand between October 2023 and March.
In February, the Anti-Land Invasion Unit received information that people started to clear plots to erect shacks and was able to respond promptly to tackle potential land occupations.
Overstrand municipality’s deputy mayor and mayoral committee member for protection services, Lindile Ntsabo, said the demolition process was carried out in a swift and orderly manner, with no reports of violence or resistance from the occupants.
Ntsabo encourages eligible residents who fall within the qualifying monthly income threshold to register on the provincial housing database. The deputy mayor stated that following the correct processes to acquire housing is the only solution to building safe communities with the required services and amenities.
. To report land invasions on municipal property members of the public can contact the 24 /7 municipal safety and security number on 028 313 8980 or their nearest police station.
