Heideveld residents are up in arms, accusing slapgat City of Cape Town officials of allowing a Council property to become a drug den.
Nearly 11 months after a fire ripped through the home in Katberg Road, angry neighbours say they are being terrorised by druggies and rotte.
The home previously occupied by Faried January, 58, was set on fire, allegedly by his son during a heated argument.
The 28-year-old was arrested for arson but later released after Faried dropped the charges.
A 37-year-old neighbour, who asked not to be named, says over the past few months, the son has returned to the property with skollies and druggies.
“Every night they smoke drugs, have sex and perform.
“The property is a complete mess and we are overrun with rats and other vermin.
“The son dragged someone in the house last week and beat and stabbed him and then he ran away.
“The family got hold of him and moered him. But we cannot go on like this now. We have reported the matter to the City but there is no progress.
“We want them to demolish that house.”
Mayco member for Human Settlements, Malusi Booi, confirms the property is owned by the City but says the lease has not been terminated.
“The City is aware of the fire-damaged unit, and an insurance claim has been submitted so that the repairs can urgently take place.
“The City’s Public Housing officials are in contact with the family. The City conducted an assessment after the fire took place.
“The repairs will occur in due course.”