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The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched a petition in opposition to the Sol Plaatje municipality’s unlawful attempt to push through a gap-housing development in Southridge, Kimberley.
“During a Council meeting yesterday, the DA, together with the Vryheidsfront Plus, refused to participate in the vote on this item because we are of the firm view that it is unlawful and that Sol Plaatje is flouting processes,” said Elize Niemann, Cllr
“Sol Plaatje is manipulating its land and other immovable assets policy, through its decision to sell the property at less than 40% of its market value. This clause is intended only for sale of property to state organs and may not be applied to sales to individuals. It will negatively impact house prices in Southridge. “
“The municipality is also ignoring the housing needs register, by allocating the 109 stands to residents of Phomolong, who are not even on the waiting list for the Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP). “
“The development, which also sees Sol Plaatje wanting to hand out erven, without servicing them, is set to drastically aggravate sanitation challenges. The municipality’ actions will also have significant consequences for Southridge property owners, who are already suffering major sewerage issues in the areas, due to an overburdened sewerage network. “
“The DA has repeatedly voiced our discontent to this premature development. Sol Plaatje, however, has done nothing to address our concerns, which included a lack of public participation and failure to consider previous applications for the site in question.”
“The DA has initiated a petition and has joined hands with the community and the VF+ to fight this matter. In addition to garnering signatures for our petition, we will also attend a community meeting that has been scheduled for early as next week. “
“Superficial development, that will have far reaching consequences for the residents of Southridge and the greater Kimberley, cannot proceed when it is politically motivated and will disadvantage the existing community. “
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