Alexandra residents have blocked exit and entry points to the northern Johannesburg township.
Mashaba said in a statement that he sympathises with the challenges experienced by the residents of Alex.
"For decades, the people of Alex have continually been let down by previous administrations in the provision of housing and addressing migration into the communtiy," the statement read. "As the new administration, we are working to progressively meet the housing demand and development needs of our communities within our available resources and bring Diphetogo to communities."lex residents vow total shutdown over service delivery failures"We would like to facilitate meaningful engagement between the community, the City of Joburg and the Department of Human Settlements," said Jones.They have blocked exit and entry points to the northern Johannesburg township.
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