Government last week described the demolitions as inhumane
after Harare destroyed 30 houses in Ridgeview, Belvedere.
However, Mafume yesterday told NewsDay that the
municipality was working hand-in-hand with the government which has since
ordered Town House to stop demolitions.
“We are working with government on the court orders.
Demolitions should be done in an orderly manner but at the same time we are
saying people should be compliant with the country’s laws.
“We have people who have built houses where children are
supposed to play. If we create a city like that, our children will not be
happy.
“We have reported the land barons to police and we are
waiting for their arrest. Yes, if there are those who get to be regularised,
they should be cleared.”
Sources at Town House told NewsDay that there are 144
applicants which are set to be regularised according to some council
resolutions.
One of the projects, Tafara Pay Schemes led by Everson Luni
has complied with council by-laws for town planning purposes.
These include paying application fees, circulations, Zesa,
surveying fees and Environment Management Agency and sewer costs.
It was heard in court recently that the scheme applied for
regularisation and council accepted its application.
Harare City Council housing director Addmore Nhekairo
testified in court saying the Tafara Extension Housing Scheme has been
considered for regularisation.
There have been a fight over the scheme between Luni, Enock
Zvidzai and one Makamba who wanted to take over the scheme.
The matter spilled into the courts and Luni won after it
emerged that the other side wanted to apply for 100 stands alone.
Luni has been given a partial compliance certificate.
Meanwhile, council has passed a resolution for the
regularisation of Mbare flats including in areas like Matapi with tenants
getting them on zero deposit or an insignificant amount. Newsday
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