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Homeless Reject Shelters After Shack Removals
On September 19, city officials jointly dismantled illegal dwellings constructed by homeless individuals at multiple locations, including the Randburg Sports Complex, Bordeaux North Park, and Blairgowrie Park.
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The earlier, larger-scale operation in Blairgowrie Park involved the removal of numerous dwellings and informal businesses, with some of the displaced homeless individuals losing their possessions during the cleanup. These individuals were allowed to accept shelter provided by the Department of Social Development or remain at the site without some of their belongings.
However, despite the offered shelter, not a single homeless person at any of the three locations chose to accept it.
In the specific operation at the Randburg Sports Complex, three shacks were removed, and the belongings of two homeless individuals were taken from Bordeaux North Park. The joint operation comprised personnel from various departments, including JMPD, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, Citizen Relationship and Urban Management, the Department of Social Development, and Pikitup.
Ward 102 urban inspector Nalini Ramsoonder led the initiative at the request of Ward 102 councillor Lucinda Harman, who had received complaints from residents about issues such as noise, pollution, public drinking, and fighting in these public areas.
Source: Homeless turn down shelters after their shacks are removed
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