WATCH | Cape Town's stance on evictions

JOHANNESBURG - NGOs, activists and the homeless are opposed to a court decision on evictions.

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The Western Cape High Court has issued a final order for the eviction of homeless people from road reserves and bridges in the city centre.

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The order includes a standing interdict against further unlawful occupation of other city-owned public spaces. Homeless people say they do not want to go to shelters as it is not a long-term solution.

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Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis spoke to eNCA.