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<\/p>\nBy Thokozani Mazibuko<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has issued a stern eviction notice targeting illegal occupants of road reserves along the Kwaluseni\u2013Matsapha corridor, particularly on the MR31 and D38 roads.<\/p>\n
In a strongly worded notice dated 5 May 2025, the ministry cited \u201cgrowing alarm\u201d over the mushrooming of unlawful structures that have encroached on the government-designated road reserves.<\/p>\n
The structures, said to have been erected without official permission, are now considered a direct violation of the Roads and Outspans Act No. 10 of 1931, which strictly prohibits the occupation or construction of any kind within road reserve zones.<\/p>\n
According to the notice, the unlawful activity has not only disrupted traffic flow but also contributed to poor drainage, road safety hazards, and a deterioration in the cleanliness and general appearance of the affected area.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a brazen violation of the Roads & Outspans Act No. 10 of 1931,\u201d reads part of the statement. \u201cThis unlawful practice has created traffic congestion, impacted drainage, road safety, and the general cleanliness of the immediate vicinity.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Ministry has ordered all individuals or groups who have erected structures within the road reserve to immediately remove or demolish them and vacate the site. Non-compliance, the notice warns, will lead to legal action being taken.<\/p>\n
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Residents and business owners operating along the Kwaluseni\u2013Matsapha stretch have been advised to take the notice seriously and act swiftly to avoid the risk of forced eviction and potential prosecution.<\/p>\n
This move comes amid growing concerns over uncontrolled development and land misuse in high-traffic corridors, which threatens both public safety and future infrastructure development.<\/p>\n
The Ministry concluded the notice by expressing confidence that affected individuals would comply voluntarily to restore order and safety along the road.<\/p>\n
According to the notice, further details or queries, individuals are encouraged to contact the Ministry of Public Works and Transport directly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Thokozani Mazibuko The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has issued a stern eviction notice targeting illegal…","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":923,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21,22,24,25,26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-918","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","category-eswatini-daily-news","category-future","category-national","category-swaziland","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n