Harare to Demolish 5000 Houses on Illegal Settlements
The houses are located mostly in high-density suburbs such as Kuwadzana, Budiriro, Glen View and Mabvuku.
Harare to Demolish 5000 Houses on Illegal Settlements
Harare City Council plans to demolish over 5 000 houses built in illegal settlements across the city in the coming weeks, enforcing about 37 High Court orders authorising the move.
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The targeted houses, located mostly in high-density suburbs such as Kuwadzana, Budiriro, Glen View and Mabvuku, were constructed on land reserved for essential public amenities.
However, the Government insists that “there are no demolitions that are going to take place”.
Harare Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume told the media that the council will proceed with the demolitions to uphold the law and restore order, citing years of inordinate delays due to various challenges.
“We have 37 High Court orders obtained by the City Council and private individuals to evict illegal settlers,” said Cllr Mafume.
Harare to Demolish 5000 Houses on Illegal Settlements
“These orders have not been enforced due to political interference and excuses that land barons have exploited.”
Meanwhile…
Welshman Ncube led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has closed the door for dialogue with self-proclaimed secretary general, Sengezo Tshabangu after labelling him an ordinary party member.
Spokesman of the faction, Willias Madzimure told The Standard: “The moment there are talks between Tshabangu and Ncube, we would be implying he is a leader of a political party.
“But he is claiming to be the secretary general of the party and he can't be the leader of the party at the same time.”
Madzimure said Tshabangu had no legal basis to determine the legitimacy of anyone in the party.
