Housing protest in Suurbraak

A demonstration is planned (at 14:00 on Sunday 7 May 2017) on the Suurbraak braak (village green) to which the press has been invited in order to protest the non-delivery of housing because (as I understand the talk) of alleged routing of sums of money meant to be utilised for Suurbraak (an ANC-controlled ward) for use in Swellendam (run by the DA), to the detriment of the people of Suurbraak, and of housing.

Insinuations along similar lines were levelled during a report-back called by the Swellendam mayor, Nicholas Myburgh, on Monday 24 April 20917, to respond to a range of Ward related issues (see an earlier post).

Yesterday afternoon I took a look see, was warmly welcomed by members of the Birds of Xairu who, when asked who was the boss and from whom should I seek permission to take pictures, replied that the community was in charge and that I was welcome to take these pictures of preparations for Sunday’s protest:

I’ll be attending the mass meeting on the braak.

2 thoughts on “Housing protest in Suurbraak”

  1. Good on you Hendrik! Being active in and reporting on the community concerns.

  2. Who would they like to have in his place when Myburgh has fallen. One assumes the man at least has a bit of experience in the management of Municipalities. Is there someone in the wings looked upon as ideal ?

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