JOHANNESBURG - The Socio-Economic Rights Institute (SERI) has rejected comments from various politicians who have accused NGOs of preventing evictions of tenants from illegal buildings.
Earlier this year, acting Joburg mayor Kenny Kunene was threatened with court action for what SERI described as unlawful raids.
Researcher Edward Molopi says all they asked for was a proper plan that wouldn't leave people homeless.
[PRESS STATEMENT] City of Johannesburg’s wake up call: fire at Usindiso Shelter for Women and Children
— SERI (@SERI_RightsSA) August 31, 2023
SERI urges the City to take this unfortunate event as a wakeup call to proactively improve the conditions in the buildings it owns and manages...
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