Doringkloof struggled with squatters for almost 5 years. We met with these squatters on many occasions and were in the process of issuing a type of identity card for each of them when the court order for their removal was executed.

The squatters were removed, but now lives all over in the veld and are still visible collecting recyclables, the problem being that from a security point we cannot identify them. 

This is a countrywide problem because of the lapse in access control at our borders.

In Doringkloof they have a special type of squatter, the bagaresi that are  hardworking  recyclers earning an income from their work. We believe that a system must be developed to identity and register these recyclers .

So far the solution has only being to remove the squatters from one area,  which then just lands them in another area a few blocks away.

A better solution must be found..