Mozambique: Government starts delivering houses to victims of Cyclone Idai
Folha de Maputo
Conflicts relating to the sale of land, illegal construction and demolition of private property are emerging over land that once belonged to the Maguiguane Association of Agricultural Producers.
Folha de Maputo maintains that the strife is being generated by known individuals driven by selfish interests, contrary to law and public morality.
A press release from Maputo City Council received by the paper states that these individuals sold plots to a company also identified but could deliver them to the buyers given the illegality of the transactions and the illegitimacy of the vendors.
The municipality embargoed transfer, and the purchasing company has sued in court and had the vendors convicted.
“Unsuspecting citizens inadvertently gave money to the three individuals, convinced they were doing a good deal. The three are even selling areas earmarked for public works,” the document reads.
Presented with the facts and using powers established by law, Maputo Municipal Council decided on the restoration of law and order in the area and ordered the seizure and demolition of illegal constructions.
Their owners must now approach the KaMavota Municipal Administration District and demonstrate the legality of land tenure (there is no land ownership in Mozambique) and constructions within 48 hours of notification, after which, if proof of land rights has not been made, procedures according to the law will be carried out.
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