Talks on Schulphoek land development set to resume

Writer De Waal Steyn

The multi-party stakeholders’ meetings aimed at finding housing solutions for the Overstrand are set to continue under the guidance of Masizole Mnqasela, Speaker of the Western Cape Government and Member of the Provincial Parliament for the Overberg.

This follows a recent meeting between the new Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, the Overstrand Municipality and business leaders to discuss the way forward and to bring the Premier up to speed with the various challenges facing our communities.

According to the Premier’s spokesperson, Bianca Capazorio, Winde conducted his first official visit as premier to the Overstrand region and met with, amongst others, Mayor Dudley Coetzee and business stakeholders. “The meetings were centred around developing relationships between business and government in the region.”

With regard to the housing situation, Capazorio said the issues are complex and will not be easily solved. However, through the process of mediation under the guidance of mediator Nkosekhaya Lala, progress is being made towards a peaceful and lasting resolution.

“The mediation process has involved all of the major stakeholders, including the Municipality, Zwelihle Renewal, the Land Party, the DA, the ANC, the Business Chamber, various stakeholders and individual shack dwellers. Key to the process is building a relationship of trust and keeping the lines of communication open between all parties.”

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