Tshwane vows to permanently relocate Kameeldrift residents after fire
The City of Tshwane says the residents of an informal settlement in Kameeldrift can only be resettled once the city’s township establishment application is approved.
A fire destroyed more than 90 shacks in the area on Tuesday.
The more than 200 affected people have since been given temporary accommodation in Kameeldrift Hall at a local church.
In August 2021, the city purchased two plots near the Kameeldrift Plot 175 informal settlement for development.
The city’s MMC for Human Settlements Ofentse Madzebatela said the application is at an advanced stage.
"The service provider is currently sourcing the last outstanding positive comments on the township. The city is also waiting for the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to announce its decision on the Section24(G) application."
"Furthermore, the city also appointed a service provider in May 2022 for township establishment and the approved general plan on the proposed township Kameeldrift Ext 37 situated on Portions 174 and 175 of the farm Kameeldrift 298-JR.”
He said they intend to start with the allocation of stands in the 2023/24 financial year based on the final draft layout.
"The city has issued the service provider with a power of attorney and the service provider is currently busy with the compilation of feasibility studies."
"A draft layout plan has been compiled by the service provider. The service provider is, however, awaiting SANRAL’s input on the realignment of the intersection of PWV 2 with Moloto Road." he added.
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