The City of Cape Town says it is ready to move ahead with emergency reblocking at Dunoon's Site 5 informal settlement following a devastating fire that tore through the area on Friday, 9 January . However, the intervention has stalled amid resistance from some residents and delays linked to national policy requirements.
In a media statement via the City , Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Carl Pophaim, confirmed that contractors are on standby and that funding has already been secured.
The City of Cape Town is ready to proceed with the urgent reblocking of Dunoon's Site 5 informal settlements, he said, adding that access to the site has been restricted by community members.
