Kleinfontein defies Tshwane's demolition

THE Afrikaner-only community in Kleinfontein has hit back at the City of ‘Tshwane’ recent ultimatum to reapply for township status or face demolition, falling the move politically motivated.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

The community initially applied for formalisation in 2013, but Tshwane deemed their application to be outdated due to changes in legislation and demanded they resubmit their township application.

Tshwane has taken further action, serving the Kleinfontein community with court papers on August 12, warning them that demolition proceedings will be initiated if they fail to reapply for township status.

Community spokesperson Dannie de Beer expressed disappointment, saying the city’s demands are unfair, especially when compared to other illegal settlements like Leeufontein, which lacks basic services but has not faced similar action.

“We have our own water, electricity distribution, and roads. The difference seems to be that we are an Afrikaner settlement, and this is political? he said.