The picture with the @PublicProtector & Lebo Mafokane touring Plot 323 were taken in August last year, though… when the tents were still up & before the houses were built…

The houses you see there now were as a result of the Public Protector’s assistance & intervention. https://twitter.com/lawsonnaidoo/status/1264632204501692419">https://twitter.com/lawsonnai...

I didn’t even know of the site visit until I saw that obviously shady tweet, so I did what a responsible adult who prefers spreading information instead of lies & misinformation would do: Basic research.

It’s reckless & irresponsible not to. https://roodepoortnorthsider.co.za/302028/public-protector-to-fast-track-housing-for-tent-dwellers/">https://roodepoortnorthsider.co.za/302028/pu...

For those interested, here is a picture from the site visit yesterday (after the construction of the houses & with all those present visibly adhering to the COVID-19 Disaster Management Regulations):

For those for whom facts matter:
• The Office of the @PublicProtector (led by @AdvBMkhwebane) received a complaint in connection with evictions & the dire living conditions at Plot 323 in Wilgespruit, Honeydew in mid-2019.

• 3 August 2019: Office visited the Plot and was shown around by Ward 97 ANC deputy chairperson, Lebo Mofokane.
• November 2019: The first mobile clinic was opened in the Ward. Government confirms that housing will be prioritised.

• April 2020: @The_DHS announces that the 72 housing units are completed & ready for occupation.
• 24 May 2020: With masks on, the Department hands over the units. Present were the two Chapter 9 institutions that represented the interests of the community & pushed delivery.