The Gauteng Department of Human Settlements has taken swift action to demolish over 200 illicitly constructed shanties in an effort to curb illegal settlements. The decision came after a lengthy legal battle and the unauthorized use of essential services. The department’s Ikageleng Rapid Land Release programme provides eligible beneficiaries with fully serviced plots, complete with essential services such as water, electricity, and sewage connections. The department is determined to evict those who illegally occupy land and property and to guard against fraudulent land transactions.
