CAPE TOWN – Western Cape Human Settlements MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela says some Cape Town residents who are angry over housing issues are hampering housing delivery efforts themselves.
Madikizela and City of Cape Town officials addressed the Langa community on Sunday.
The meeting comes after dozens of residents took to the streets earlier this month in violent protests which rendered the township inaccessible for more than a day.
Shack dwellers and backyarders in the area are demanding houses.
A community meeting between Langa residents and Western Cape government officials went smoothly despite lingering tensions over housing.
Madikizela addressed a packed community hall, saying his department has noted residents’ concerns.
He however pointed out that housing delivery has been delayed due to shack dwellers building structures on land earmarked for development.
Madikizela appealed for patience, informing the community of two other projects currently underway.
- EWN
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