By Obakeng Maje

Gauteng-The residents of Lenasia South have a mammoth task in front of the after the government decided to demolish their houses.

According to the Gauteng Provincial government, Lenasia residents were aware of demolitions. 

“The residents knew all along that they built their houses illegal. They are an embarassment in the community” Motsamai said.

Gauteng Department of Housing suspended the demolition until Friday after an outcry. 

South African Human Rights Commission spokesperson Isaac Mangena said they tried to engaged the Department MEC Ntombi Mekgwe through their chairperson Lawrence Mushwana,but these effort had “hit a brick wall” he said.

“It is indeed unfortunate that in this time in the history of our country, we have a government department that still wants to solve problems through bulldozers and destruction” He said.

ANCYL enstranged president Julius Malema will visit the Lenasia Community affected by the house demolitions on Friday.

The visit comes as a result of the invitation by the affected community members. “President Julius Malema will start at Johannesburg South High Court were the case will be heard and headed to Lenasia South(Ext 4) Community Hall” Shivambu said.

Most Organisations does not approve the way government is handling the whole debacle and say it is a mockery of humans.

“We think what is happening at Lenasia is really absurd and shows that the government does not care about its own people” SNI.

“This is exploitation and the people of Lenasia had to made a human shield to protect their homes” Pakama Ngceni said.

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