Stop the emerging Wolwespruit informal settlement!

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#2201

As far as I understand, this is a registered Wet Land and should be treated as such. Security has become as issue too

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2202

I would like to see this beautiful environment preserved and give the informal settlers a decent place to stay.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2204

My kids are in Elarduspark primary school.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2208

This settlement has an enormous impact on our daily lives and the ecologically sensitive wetland. The “homeless” should at least respect our community. They have parties and loud music almost every night

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2210

I lived next to the quarry in Waterkloof for 10 years. It was a war zone. Illegals were bussed in from the Zim border daily. Rape, murder, armed robery was at the order of the day with the Brooklyn police too scared to help. We could not leave the house. If you went to Spar your house would be a target every single time. My child 16 is still getting therapy for the trauma suffered. This is crazy. Homeowners paid a lot of money for the surrounding property and pay taxes monthly. You will destroy this area. Just look at the state of that area already.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2215

Land Value is dropping.
Potential crime hotspot.

(Johannesburg, 2020-07-28)

#2217

Of the huge increase of violent crime in Pretoria east

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2219

This is not a healthy situation no facilities no nothing of a infrastructure waste going downstream

(Pta, 2020-07-28)

#2223

The settlement issue in that area is getting out of hand.
It is unsightly and will most probably result in an increase is crime in the surrounding suburbs.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2226

I like to go hike there and good to keep it clean

(Centurion, 2020-07-28)

#2231

l am singing while it is not nice to settle in a natural reserve illegally and harm the trees. When the trees finished, they may move to next place.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2245

Nature also needs to be protected. We need safe places where we can walk, relax and spend time with family.
There are more than enough other places to live.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2246

The informal settlement is causing harm to the protected area

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2250

The pollution in the area is disgusting. They are also killing all wildlife that there is remaining, and they are cutting down trees in a protected area.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2251

I’m fed up with land invading as people please. They must obey the law like everyone else. And that is the little bit of nature we still have left can we just leave it alone.

(Tshwane, 2020-07-28)

#2253

Looks very messy and untidy papers all around and it is not hieginic to stay like that.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2267

Security risk

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2274

I am against this unlawful invasion

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2275

It is unsightly and unhygienic for people to stay there. There is no infrastructure and a source of crime in the surrounding area.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2276

Something has to be done!

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2278

Wolwespruit is our second home. Kids feel safe riding there

(Pretoria East, 2020-07-28)

#2284

If we dont rehome these people now we are going to have another plastic city

(Tswane, 2020-07-28)

#2286

Crime, Water, Nature ect

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2289

I work at Kloof Mediclinic, the smell of veld fires are overwhelming. Even spreading inside the hospital. Also increase in attempts to steal staff cars.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2290

Opening dance school for young children in Wolwespruit and safety concerns a huge issue

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2291

This will only bring more crime to the area !!!

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2293

What is this "foreners" doing here in our country. ?

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2294

Concerned resident in the area

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2297

We need to stop invasion of protected land. Once it gets out of hand, it will be a situation that nobody will be able to handle. Government will be put in a position that they will not be able to act. Act immediately!

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2300

It is creating crime and grime and impacting negatively on the amenity of the entire area.

It is also polluting the river.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2302

It is a health hazard.
Safety hazard.
Illegal

(Waterkloof Heights, 2020-07-28)

#2303

A country where law and order is not enforced, is*****ed.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2305

I am signing because of safety and health concerns

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2307

Land invasion is a crime.

(Tshwane, 2020-07-28)

#2310

We need this for tomorrow

(Tshwane, 2020-07-28)

#2311

Veiligheid van alle inwoners

(Elarduspark, 2020-07-28)

#2316

It's important to protect the ecologically sensitive wetland and ALL people should have access to basic care and services.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2321

Mainly because of the crime spike in the neighberhood. On the road and at houses, specially at night.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2324

Idont want the informal settlemment

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2330

I live nearby and the ignorance of all the protected areas in Pretoria are very worrying

(Elarduspark x1, 2020-07-28)

#2331

Environmental concerns

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2334

The orderly administration in Tshwane is disintegrating daily, laws, regulations, zoning restrictions and public safety are deteriorating at an alarming rate. No provision is being made for a place to stay, therefore they destroy precious habitats and create security hazards.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2338

I live near the area in question and with children, security and physical safety is a real concern. Also environmental concerns needs to be addressed by authorities. Looking after the eco system in my area is one of my reasons for always paying my municipal taxes on time.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2345

I am signing because crime is increasing in our area.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2347

The informal settlement pose a security risk to the area

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2350

Environment is important for future health

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2351

Love nature

(Germiston, 2020-07-28)

#2352

I am paying monthly for municipal services, why must I pay for this if my property value and security is threatened and the municipality allow this, then I can also stop to pay for rates and taxes on my property and rather use that funds to protect myself and my family or stay like them for free.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2356

I have extreme concerns about public safety in the area as a result of this informal settlement. This is a platform for crime and must receive Tshwane Council attention immediately.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2358

I live in Newlands and we need to keep our suburb safe as these settlements are always crime Hotspot.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2362

This is wrong and so not cool

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2363

We train regularly at Wolwespruit

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2368

No services for people living here mean health and safety risks for all

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2370

I’m living in the area and want to keep it respectful

(Erasmuskloof Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2375

I care for the wellbeing of both the informal settlers and all of us in the area. It also encourages the criminal element.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2380

We need to protect our green areas and preserve nature. Its precious

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2382

I do not believe that we as citizens should be paying for governments inability to provide adequate housing to citizens and paid alot for my property and continue to do so on a monthly basis so find it unfair that they can set up an informal settlement so close to our homes

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2390

Crime and drugs

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2393

Eligal Invasion of land is a crime. Informal settlement is a crime hub

(Gauteng, 2020-07-28)

#2394

Informal settlements are illegal and theft.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)

#2398

So much harm has already been done to our beautiful earth and nature. We therefore should do everything we can to protect what is still left!

(Centurion, 2020-07-28)

#2399

Proper housing and jobs must be catered for first. This situation will only attract chaos and lawlessness. No order. Third world tactics.

(Pretoria, 2020-07-28)