By Lelethu Mquqo
22 October 2011
Hundreds of residents of Johannesburg's Alexandra have gathered at a stadium in the township, amid a strong police presence.
They are voicing their anger over allegations that foreigners are bribing government officials for RDP houses.
Reports say foreign residents have been told they have until the end of today to leave the area.
But Gauteng housing MEC Humphrey Mmemezi says the problems are caused by South Africans who are selling their RDP houses to foreigners.
He stresses that the houses are meant for the poor and may only be sold after owners have had them for eight years.
Mmemezi stresses that government is following up allegations of corruption and the six officials have already been suspended.
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