The City Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, counselor Malusi Booi, unveiled a new City six-point plan to help protect City housing projects from incidents of extortion, criminality, violence, unlawful occupation or forceful community disruption.
He added that projects amounting to approximately R1 billion
are currently at risk.
This after the City
housing projects have increasingly come under attack from criminals,
extortionists and even members of the community. A total of R2,8 billion has
been allocated for human settlements over three years and the City will
continue to do all in its power to safeguard the projects and protect our
rightful beneficiaries.
The City has urged the
South African Police Service (SAPS) and the National Prosecuting Authority
(NPA) to “help stop this phenomenon”.
The City’s has implemented steps to assist combat such
behavior.
Anonymous tip-offs are welcomed.
There is a Reward of
R5,000 leading to arrests.
Done by: Sibulele Stuurman
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