Housing solution after 79 arrested
The Western Cape government has
reached an agreement with protesting community members, but not before scores
were arrested.
79 people were arrested in Zwelihle after attempted land grabs and subsequent violent protests.
Police in Hermanus have arrested more people suspected of involvement in a suspected land grab attempt
Community members of Zwelihle are demanding better service delivery and proper housing.
The police's Donavan Helibron confirmed 79 people have been arrested and 30 of them appeared in court on Tuesday facing charges of public violence.
Helibron says all of the accused were remanded in custody while investigations continue.
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The Human Settlements MEC Bonginkosi Madikizela reached an agreement with the more than 1000 protesting community members.
"We agree the protests must come to an end. We then agreed the municipality will make a site available [and] we will assist the municipality to service the site," explains Madikizela, "all the community wants is for the site to be sub-divided as they are paying high rentals from their land lords."
The MEC however says plans to build homes on the allocated piece of land will come at a later stage.