BCC evicts Mzilikazi/ Makokoba compounds occupants

Bulawayo City Council is reported to have recently evicted 100 of families occupying a compound close to Madlodlo beer Garden in Makokoba and Mzilikazi.

The council  recently  served 100 families residing at Bulawayo Municipal Compound near Madlodlo beer garden under Mzilikazi/Makokoba Municipality with eviction notices.

According to Zimbabwe Peace Project report the council told the families that the compound was to be used for accommodation of council workers like municipal police.

"Some of the residents have lived in the compound for nearly twenty years. Affected tenants include Mary Ndlovu with a family of seven, Mandla Mpofu and his family of six as well as Mphathisi Simela who has a family of five," ZPP reported.

"When contacted by ZPP, an official from the municipality said the compound is meant for council workers and currently former employees are subletting the premises. He also said most of the residents owe rentals ranging from $600 upwards but the council is willing to look into their circumstances and negotiate payment plans."