News24 | Second round of evictions under way at Germiston’s Pharoe Park flats

Officials are continuing evictions at the City of Ekurhuleni-owned Pharoe Park flats in Germiston where many people are unlawfully occupying homes.

Officials are continuing evictions at the City of Ekurhuleni-owned Pharoe Park flats in Germiston, where many people are allegedly unlawfully occupying homes.

“Where we are now is 440 units designed for rental stock. So anyone who occupies here has to pay rental,” said MMC for Human Settlements Kgopelo Hollo.

He said the building has an income threshold of R14 000, but many are not even listed as owners and are not meant to be on the property.

Hollo claims alternative accommodation has been provided at the city hall.

An eviction order was granted in June, which the residents were aware of, he added.

This is the second round of evictions after many were removed from the Pharoe Park flats on Tuesday, leading to two people being arrested after they allegedly set a Home Affairs office in Germiston alight.

The roof of the building collapsed, leaving many without services.

More to follow. 

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