PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS FLASH - The Bitou municipality plans to launch an independent investigation into claims by the New Horizons community over the alleged poor construction quality of a government housing development in Ward 4.
This after several members of the community participated in protest action over the past couple of days which saw among others, the plundering of five housing units.
Among the community's concerns are the number of homes being constructed in comparison to the housing backlog in the area and the alleged substandard construction of the units.
Municipal spokesperson Manfred van Rooyen said all houses constructed in Bitou were built to national and provincial legislation and specifications, and that several inspections were done before handing homes over to beneficiaries.
He added despite these checks and balances, the municipality was considering calling for an independent investigation by specialists following the claims.
In the meantime three men were arrested in connection with the protest action and were due to appear in the Plettenberg Bay Magistrate's Court on Friday, March 4, on charges relating to public violence.
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