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Meeting date: 17/10/2024
The Subcouncil Manager reported that the status quo remains the same and that the department is working with Legal Services Department on trying to obtain an eviction notices for the illegal occupants. However, alternative accommodation needs to be identified first in order for the eviction process to take place. The Subcouncil manager further said that she would engage Cllr Steenberg further on this matter.
Cllr Jansen said that an application of demolition of buildings has been sent out for public participation.
The Chairperson requested that the department provide a progress report speaking to the legal process in place and whether any accommodation has been sought for the illegal invaders.
NOTED.
Meeting date: 21/11/2024
The Subcouncil Manager reported that a memorandum was received from the residents occupying the Maitland cemetery building. A meeting was held on the 11 November 2024 at Cllr Steenberg's office to give feedback with regards to the memorandum. The residents’ concerns were regarding the court order was misunderstood by the community. Legal Services Department provided clarity that the court order is for an interdict for the entire site, so that no additional illegal land invaders occupy the site. The clarity and explanation was accepted by the community.
Cllr Steenberg thanked the officials who attended the meeting with the resident to address the memorandum. He further said that a site visit has been arranged with the relevant officials for an intensive discussion.
Meeting date: 23/01/2025
The Subcouncil Manager reported that the matter of upgrading or the demolition the houses is still pending which is an ongoing process. An open day has been scheduled by the Recreation and Parks for February 2025 to discuss various matters pertaining to the Maitland cemetery.
Cllr Steenberg expressed his gratitude to the assistance the Subcouncil have provided him with this matter. He further expressed his concerns related to the service delivery issues at the Maitland cemetery. He said that if the City goes forward with the eviction order he would not be in support of the application, officials has been dishonest with the applications submitted to the councilor.
The Chairperson said that the resident can challenge the court order through the High Court if they feel robbed by the COCT processes.
Noted.
