The City of Johannesburg wants to buy University of Witwatersrand land between Sandton and Alexandra and build houses there.
The area‚ known Stjwetla‚ is occupied by shack dwellers.
It was in Stjwetla where the Economic Freedom Fighters announced its intention to support the Democratic Alliance in all hung municipalities.
City of Joburg spokesman Gabu Tugwana confirmed that the council discussed the matter on Thursday.
“Current owners of the land‚ Wits University‚ who have not developed the area for a considerable period‚ will be [approached] by the City of Johannesburg‚ which has an option of purchasing the land‚” Tugwana said.
“This will be in line with the city’s policy of providing inclusive housing for its residents and restore the dignity of our people who are struggling to set up homes closer to employment opportunities.”
City has housing plans for Wits University land
The City of Johannesburg wants to buy University of Witwatersrand land between Sandton and Alexandra and build houses there.
The area‚ known Stjwetla‚ is occupied by shack dwellers.
It was in Stjwetla where the Economic Freedom Fighters announced its intention to support the Democratic Alliance in all hung municipalities.
City of Joburg spokesman Gabu Tugwana confirmed that the council discussed the matter on Thursday.
“Current owners of the land‚ Wits University‚ who have not developed the area for a considerable period‚ will be [approached] by the City of Johannesburg‚ which has an option of purchasing the land‚” Tugwana said.
“This will be in line with the city’s policy of providing inclusive housing for its residents and restore the dignity of our people who are struggling to set up homes closer to employment opportunities.”
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