Gibson Mzizi, Melissa Mzizi’s husband, was attacked with an axe by a mob who forcefully evicted the family in Alexandra. (Chris Yelland)
An Alexandra resident, Melissa Mzizi, says the police are doing little to help her get her family’s RDP house back after a group of 40 people allegedly attacked her husband and occupied their home.
On Saturday, the group reportedly attacked the family in an attempt to kick them out of the home. Mzizi’s husband was taken to hospital after he was hit in the head with an axe.
Alexandra police have since arrested five people. The rest remain in the house.
Reprinted from News 24. By Azarrah Karrim 2019-09-23
If you have been wrongfully evicted or are experiencing harassment in your home, contact us for help. Simon Dippenaar & Associates Inc. (aka SDLAW) is a law firm in Cape Town, now offering services in Johannesburg and Durban. We are expert eviction attorneys with deep experience in rental property and eviction law, and we uphold the rights of both parties without bias. Contact Simon on 086 099 5146 or email sdippenaar@sdlaw.co.za to discuss your case in confidence.
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