Violent protests this week at Happy Valley shack settlement on the Cape Flats were sparked by a leadership struggle, not delivery, the councillor for the area said on Tuesday.
Ward councillor Bert van Dalen said about 200 residents erected burning barricades and burned toilets in Wimbledon Road on Monday morning.
The protesters left when police arrived,
Van Dalen said the unrest was allegedly around housing, but this did not make sense as the community was aware that the city would soon start building 1300 houses at Happy Valley.
"The underlying cause seems to be a leadership struggle among a small clique," he said.
Years ago, the majority of the 5000-strong community had elected an executive to represent them.
This body had been co-operating responsibly with the city and local welfare organisations.
"The entire community cannot be held to ransom by a small minority of rabble rousers," he said. - Sapa
Ward councillor Bert van Dalen said about 200 residents erected burning barricades and burned toilets in Wimbledon Road on Monday morning.
The protesters left when police arrived,
Van Dalen said the unrest was allegedly around housing, but this did not make sense as the community was aware that the city would soon start building 1300 houses at Happy Valley.
| 'The underlying cause seems to be a leadership struggle among a small clique' |
Years ago, the majority of the 5000-strong community had elected an executive to represent them.
This body had been co-operating responsibly with the city and local welfare organisations.
"The entire community cannot be held to ransom by a small minority of rabble rousers," he said. - Sapa
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