Delft homeless are now being evicted from their tents!
The provincial Social Welfare Department and the Democratic Alliance's Dan Plato are threatening Islamic Relief
Worldwide (IRW) because the charity has put up tents for the recently evicted residents of Delft. They are threatening
tear down the tents as we speak.
According to Achmat from IRW: "The Social Welfare department of the province went to the police to lay a charge for the
erection of illegal structures. They demanded that IRW remove the structures [tents] immediately".
Achmat also claims he has received a call form Dan Plato threatening Islamic Relief Worldwide that if they do not remove
all tents by tonight, the City of Cape Town with the backing of the police will come in unilaterally and remove it
themselves.
For comment and specifics on the threat, please call Achmat from IRW on 079-139-7101.
The Anti-Eviction Campaign along with IRW requests anyone concerned to come immediately to Symphony Road in Delft where
residents are living. By 19h30, the City of Cape Town is planning to remove the tents and render residents vulnerable
once again to the harsh elements of the area.
ENDS