The area along the railway line has been occupied since the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s also one of the reasons for delays in bringing the train service back online.
CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town said land has been identified to relocate people living in Prasa-owned land along the central line in Langa township.The area along the railway line has been occupied since the COVID-19 pandemic.The city's MMC for Spatial Planning and Environment, Eddie Andrews: "As per the city’s role as an independent land use regulator, the public is hereby invited to comment on the Prasa/HDA applications in line with the municipal planning by-law.
Meanwhile, the Housing Development Agency has distanced itself from the city's statement, saying it's not aware of this development.Residents can send their comments via the City of Cape Town’s website.
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