‘Make sure your papers are in order’ – says Mafume warning Harare homeowners, disputes council hand in ongoing demolitions
HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume has warned residents of the capital against purchasing land within the capital and proceeding to build without verifying with council. His comments come days after ‘authorities’ demolished hundreds of homes in Stoneridge that were built on a 20-hectare piece of private land, which was illegally seized, partitioned and sold by well-knit groups of Zanu PF aligned war veterans and land barons. Thousands have been left homeless, while parents with school
Harare's mayor has cautioned residents to verify property ownership and obtain proper council authorization before purchasing land or constructing homes in the capital. The warning follows the demolition of hundreds of residential structures in the Stoneridge area, which were built on privately-owned land that had been illegally subdivided and sold by groups connected to war veterans and land speculators. The mayor stated that the city council bears no responsibility for these demolitions, characterizing them as outcomes of private legal disputes beyond municipal control. Thousands of residents, including families with school-age children, have been displaced by the destruction. Meanwhile, council documents suggest that over 22,000 hectares of municipal land containing unauthorized structures are targeted for future demolition, with officials citing violations of zoning regulations and encroachment on infrastructure and protected areas.
This situation highlights the vulnerability of urban residents to property disputes and the tension between informal land markets and formal municipal governance in Zimbabwe's capital.
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