After a two-day conversation, the National Homeless Network has called on the government at all three tiers to work closely with the network to address the pressing problem of homelessness across South Africa. They say this is ‘a unique moment to learn from the positive lessons of Covid-19 and.
The state acted in contravention not only of numerous pieces of legislation, but also of the Constitution when it evicted people without a court order.
On 30 August, officials from the City of Johannesburg, together with officers from the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) descended on the conservancy, kicked the group out and confiscated their belongings.
Last August, officials from the City of Johannesburg, together with officers from the JMPD and private security, descended on the conservancy and despite not having a court order, tore down their homes and put up a fence around the conservancy to keep them out.