Residents of the social housing units in Thembelihle Village are requesting a meeting with Tshwane MMC Aaron Maluleka to raise concerns about unpaid rent and tenants’ evictions.
The Thembelihle Residents Association says residents living in social housing units in Thembelihle Village, Pretoria, want a meeting with Tshwane MMC Aaron Maluleka to raise issues regarding unpaid rent and the eviction of tenants accused of defaulting on payments.
This comes after Maluleka recently urged all tenants in municipal rental stock — including those in high-rise buildings, rental houses, and hostels — to pay their rent, saying it is necessary to maintain safe, clean, and dignified living conditions for all residents.
He also warned that tenants' failure to pay would affect the necessary maintenance and repairs of buildings and housing units.
"Consistent rental payments play an important role in ensuring that municipal housing facilities remain properly maintained, financially sustainable, and able to continue serving thousands of residents across the city," Maluleka said.
