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Author: Mabudusha, Sekgologo Angel

Title: The Policing of Illegal Squatting in the Greenbelts within Weltevreden Park Area

Summary: After South Africa's democratisation in 1994, the areas which had been deemed "only for whites" within the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (CoJ) were opened to all citizens. These changes attracted a high in-migration of people seeking better living in the CoJ. This influx not only challenged the provision of employment but also impacted negatively on the availability of land and housing and on the maintenance of safety and security by the police. Lack of accommodation forced immigrants to squat in the open spaces (including in the greenbelts) within the CoJ. A literature review provided an understanding of this problem locally and internationally. Semi-structured interviews were also conducted with the affected stakeholders. The findings showed that the measures needed to combat the causes of illegal squatting are beyond police control. The involvement of departments such as Human Development, Labour, Home Affairs and Environmental Management is needed for a successful solution to the problem

Details: Pretoria: University of South Africa, 2010. 137p.

Source: Internet Resource: Thesis: Accessed May 16, 2015 at: http://oatd.org/oatd/record?record=handle%5C%3A10500%5C%2F3458

Year: 2010

Country: South Africa

URL: http://oatd.org/oatd/record?record=handle%5C%3A10500%5C%2F3458

Shelf Number: 135679

Keywords:
Homeless Persons
Illegal Squatters
Immigrants
Nuisance Behaviors and Disorder