The Harare City Council wants to tear down over 5,000 houses in the next few weeks. These houses were built illegally in different parts of the city. The council says it has permission from the High Court to do this.
Most houses are in crowded suburbs like Kuwadzana, Budiriro, Glen View, and Mabvuku. The houses were built on land meant for important public services and facilities.
However, the government says there won't be any demolitions.
The mayor of Harare, Jacob Mafume, said the council will proceed with the plan. He wants to follow the law and restore order to the city. He said the demolitions have been delayed for many years because of various problems.
Mafume mentioned that the council and some private people have 37 court orders. These orders allow them to remove people living in illegal settlements. But political meddling and excuses from land barons have stopped this from happening.
Most houses are in crowded suburbs like Kuwadzana, Budiriro, Glen View, and Mabvuku. The houses were built on land meant for important public services and facilities.
However, the government says there won't be any demolitions.
The mayor of Harare, Jacob Mafume, said the council will proceed with the plan. He wants to follow the law and restore order to the city. He said the demolitions have been delayed for many years because of various problems.
Mafume mentioned that the council and some private people have 37 court orders. These orders allow them to remove people living in illegal settlements. But political meddling and excuses from land barons have stopped this from happening.
