Question NW2076 to the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
12 October 2020 - NW2076
Mohlala, Mr M to ask the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation
(1)Why did her department order the eviction of the residents of Fleurhof in Gauteng by the Red Ants without a court order; (2) whether she is aware of the lives lost during the eviction process; if so, what action will she take against those persons responsible for the specified deaths?
Reply:
(1) The National Department of Human Settlements did not order the eviction of the residents of Fleurhof.
(2) Honourable Member, I learnt of the regrettable death of a man at the scene of the evictions in Fleurhof. I am informed that the matter is currently the subject of investigations by the relevant law enforcement agencies.
Further, the Honourable Member will recall that at the Portfolio Committee meeting of 6 October 2020 she asked me about the Fleurhof eviction and I promised to table a report on the matter once it has been finalised.