Relocation row: Residents block road in protest
One group fiercely opposes relocation, citing a disputed land claim by Lenz Drive, which allegedly purchased the land between 1975 and 1985. Others eagerly await their move to Roodepoort Farm, only to be left in limbo by repeated relocation delays.
Anger and frustration boiled over as residents of Precast, Mazibuko, and Kapok informal communities blocked the K43 Road with burning tyres and rocks. This is due to the relocation of 40 households to Roodepoort Farm, a move that’s left many feeling betrayed and divided.
While Roodepoort Farm boasts electrical poles and functioning street lights, vandalism has already struck, targeting electricity cables. Back in Precast, a deep rift has formed.
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One group fiercely opposes relocation, citing a disputed land claim by Lenz Drive, which allegedly purchased the land between 1975 and 1985. Others eagerly await their move to Roodepoort Farm, only to be left in limbo by repeated relocation delays.
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Cllr Molate Lebea clarified that only registered households will make the move, with 40 selected from the three informal settlements. The new area promises 1,200 units, but for now, tensions simmer. Sibonelo Mtshali, media liaison specialist for Cllr Mlungisi Mabaso, vows to uncover more information and respond accordingly.
