Minister Simelane says government is tackling unlawful land and building occupations [SOUND]

# Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, says the rise in unlawful land and building occupations across the country is placing a significant financial and administrative burden on both government and the private sector. Government has published the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill for public comment. Simelane says the proposed amendment seeks to empower municipalities, State entities, and private property owners to respond more decisively to illegal occupations and evictions: