Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said that the homeless people living outside the Castle of Good Hope would soon be evicted from the site.
Image: Wikimedia CommonsAccording to the eviction order, the City is required to provide safe accommodation for those displaced, but cooperation from former public works ministers has reportedly been lacking.
Although a specific date for the eviction has not been publicly announced, the City indicated that, after exhausting all other options, individuals would eventually be required to vacate with their belongings.Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has emphasised the urgency of the situation, noting that the eviction is imminent and considered a crucial step toward revitalising an area that has suffered from neglect and urban decay for several years.
“The offer is freely and openly and generously made and they can accept it right up until the moment of eviction. Most of the residents accept the offer of alternative accommodation only at the last minute when they are actually being evicted.” Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, although the fire resulted in the destruction of three structures and left five individuals without shelter.
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