The City of Cape Town has welcomed an eviction order granted to the Department of Public Works at the High Court for the removal of unlawful occupants around the National Heritage Site the Castle of Good Hope i n the CBD.
The illegal occupants have until the 17th of October to vacate the site.
Mayor, Geordin-Hill Lewis says the city will provide dignified transitional shelter at City-run Safe Spaces.
This site has long been a source of public concern and complaint as well as a source of frequent incidents of crime and general grime. The city has been pushing for more than 2 years for the owner of the site to take responsibility for it. We are grateful to the new Minister for showing leadership and getting his department to act. The unlawful occupation began during national lockdown, and the city has long been advocating for a resolution not only because of the Castles tourism and economic importance, but also for the sake of the unlawful occupants.
Castle of Good Hope precinct evictions welcomed: Nkosinathi Sithole
