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Opinion: Why land invasions are illegal

There was the case in Westlands towards the end of last year where a family’s house and property were destroyed by unknown people over an expired land lease.PHOTO: COURTESY

The expiry of land leases in most parts of the country has had negative effects on society. Unscrupulous individuals aware of the expired leases are hoping to cash in on the expiry to acquire the land through illegal means.

There was the case in Westlands towards the end of last year where a family’s house and property were destroyed by unknown people over an expired land lease.

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