Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 27-09-2017
Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba says a task team has been established to investigate allegations of political interference behind the illegal invasions of unoccupied land in Unaville near Lenasia South.
Two people were killed and many others injured after violence erupted on Friday when the Red Ants started demolishing shacks and evicting illegal dwellers from the area.
A court order for the demolition of unoccupied illegal structures in Unaville was obtained in July.
Mashaba says the independent task team will be established under General Sibiya in the Group Forensic Investigation Department which conduct a full investigation into the evictions.
“The task team will also seek to shed further light on the circumstances surrounding the passing of the two residents and allegations behind the use of force during the execution of the court order.”
Mashaba says all evictions in Unaville has also been suspened.
“I have also instructed that the city suspend any and all pending eviction orders unless approved by myself.”
Mashaba says while Region G has been the site of political unrest, he has been prevented from holding public meetings in the area denying residents the opportunity to engage with the City.
The death of the two people are currently being investigated by police.
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