MBABANE: Alpheous Nxumalo,the Government Spokesperson says,the ongoing demolition of homes belonging to poor Gege residents will continue adding that,no amount of noise will stop the evictions.
In a public statement released on Thursday morning, in response to the ongoing demolitions at Gege allegedly, by Taiwan nations that is expected to spread to other parts of the country,the Government Spokesperson said, the evicted residents were residing at Gege-Mbondzela illegally.
“Notwithstanding this particular incident,Government wishes to highlight that the law frowns upon illegal occupation of private property.Farm dwellers and owners are both protected under the rule of law.We encourage citizens to show full respect and recognition of private property, whether it belongs to individuals or corporate citizens.Lack of respect for private property places the country in a bad light in terms of attracting investments for purposes of job creation and development. As a Nation,we must respect the rule of law at all times. No amount of noise will sway our Constitutional obligations”, said the Government Spokesperson.
Demolitions at Gege.