Gauteng rushes to court over land invasion in Alberton
The move follows complaints from residents that people were illegally erecting shacks and other structures near their suburb.
The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development has taken legal action against individuals illegally occupying state-owned land in Alberton, Ekurhuleni. This move follows complaints from residents in Randhart Extension 2 and nearby areas who reported illegal shacks and structures being erected, as well as unauthorized connections to municipal services.
Thapelo Tlhakodi, the department director of acquisitions and disposals, informed the office of the state attorney to urgently seek interim and final interdictory relief from the high court to address issues concerning affected government land parcels in Randhart Extension 2. The requested court order aims to prevent respondents from occupying additional state-owned properties, selling or transferring government-owned land, continuing construction activities, erecting structures, installing municipal services, or granting rights to the properties.
Freedom Front Plus councillor Rudolf Herbst expressed satisfaction with the department's decision to take legal action, emphasizing the significance of the development in curbing the ongoing land invasion and construction activities. He stressed the importance of residents refraining from taking matters into their own hands.
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