{"id":44224,"date":"2024-11-19T14:19:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T12:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/castle-of-good-hope-illegal-occupiers-evicted-site-restored-with-greenery-20241119\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T23:08:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:08:36","slug":"castle-of-good-hope-illegal-occupiers-evicted-site-restored-with-greenery-20241119","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/castle-of-good-hope-illegal-occupiers-evicted-site-restored-with-greenery-20241119\/","title":{"rendered":"Castle of Good Hope: Illegal occupiers evicted, site restored with greenery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u00a0Mayor Hill-Lewis and Minister Macpherson led a tree planting ceremony to reclaim the site after the eviction of illegal occupiers.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local learners from Battswood Primary School participated, promoting environmental education.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The site will be transformed into a green, welcoming space with fruit trees and indigenous plants.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are turning the tide on urban decay\u201d so described Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis as he helped plant the first wild olive trees on the open field at the Castle of Good Hope on Saturday 16 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mayor was joined by Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, for a tree planting ceremony, which marked the start of reclaiming the site after the hundreds of illegal occupiers were evicted earlier this month (\u201cSiege of our Castle defeated at last,\u201d <span><em>People\u2019s Post<\/em><\/span> 5 November).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_b4e91c87\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/12430\/24d5bee958dd406a8e150c1136427596.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/f9167d8abd494a8b85bc8480724cf4ed.jpg\" title=\"Calvyn Gilfellan, chief executive officer of the Castle of Good Hope, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure adding soil to the tree. PHOTO: \"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Calvyn Gilfellan, chief executive officer of the Castle of Good Hope, Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure adding soil to the tree. PHOTO: <\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the eviction, a fence has been erected to ensure no further illegal occupation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hill-Lewis said the day marked a significant milestone after the City struggled for years to get the site cleared. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis has been the most high-profile site of urban decay for the past five years, so it\u2019s good to see it finally resolved after years of efforts. In a few months, this will not be a sandy pitch, it will be beautiful and green.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-promise\">Promise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The mayor said they will ensure that other sites that are being occupied illegally are also restored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are going to push back and ensure that our city, neighborhoods are places that are safe, healthy and dignified for the community as a whole.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the mayor, eight of the illegal occupiers reintegrated with their families while 26 opted to move into the city\u2019s Safe Spaces. The rest did not accept accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_21511764\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/12430\/6a22d5264245468aa10830772836955b.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/5a98148c01524cbfbbabe2d03c82fd99.jpg\" title=\"Learners from Battswood Primary School in Ottery joined in an got their hands dirty. \"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Learners from Battswood Primary School in Ottery joined in an got their hands dirty. <\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor the last few years, people have not wanted to come here. It\u2019s been unsafe, the robberies here have been high. Now we can start to make this a positive space a place that contributes rather than detracts from the city environment and that is what every public space should be.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>McPherson believes this marks significant progress in reclaiming the heritage site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis site represents progress. We have a commitment as the landowner to ensure that our assets don\u2019t become liabilities to cities and became a place of crime or urban decay.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The minister says they are in the process of reclaiming other sites around the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe want to be responsible landlords. We are going to relentlessly pursue and reclaim our assets from those who illegally occupied them as they have no right to do so.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_f37ddf3a\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/12430\/410b310a5d154c859ceddaf7a695811b.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/peoplespost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ebab8aa0390248c6baf2aa7a24a714e3.jpg\" title=\"The moat restored to its former glory. \"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">The moat restored to its former glory. <\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Learners from Battswood Primary School in Ottery joined in and got their hands dirty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zania Oliver, teacher at the school, said the leaners form part of the school\u2019s eco-club. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur school was invited to come and help with the cleanup. We installed a fynbos garden at our school and the kids did it themselves. We are trying to teach the learners about sustainability and caring for our planet now so that they can have a great future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calvyn Gilfellan, chief executive officer of the Castle of Good Hope, explained that soon the spot will be a green welcoming site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe have some fruit trees and flowers. We will also bring in the indigenous element to see how we can incorporate what was here before the castle into the landscaping.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mayor Hill-Lewis and Minister Macpherson led a tree planting ceremony to reclaim the site after the eviction of illegal 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