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Residents of Observatory in Johannesburg have been living for months if not years with an unacceptable situation. A public utility is currently being hijacked by a population apparently renting to someone. This building used to be a bowling club, and became an illegal squat.
On the night of 30st of August 2022, the direct neighbors of the bowling club experienced big fires. Firefighters have been called and many complaints sent to SAPS.
It has become obvious that the residents are desperate and powerless against this situation.
We are calling the City of Johannesburg together with our councillor, to take direct action to terminate the nuisance, destruction and disrespect of this situation by :
Relocate the people of the squat and renovate and rehabilitate the bowling club to its original function.
OR
Relocate the people of the squat and destroy the building.
Please sign this petition to help families and communities of Observatory in and claim security and accountability for a better life in Johannesburg.
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Updates
August 30, 2022
The concerns shared in the comments regarding safety and the deterioration of the site confirm that this is a priority for our neighborhood. I am currently compiling these experiences to present to the local authorities as clear evidence of the urgency of our request.
August 30, 2022
The momentum behind this movement reflects a shared desire for safety and accountability in our neighborhood. It is clear that the current situation at the bowling club remains unacceptable to the people of Observatory.
58 Comments
I'm a resident of Observatory. Used to jogg through this park and am now afraid of the illegal squatters that have taken over the bowling club. There is rubbish everywhere. I fully support the petition. Georg Ritschl
Observatory golf club holding ilegal people LOTS of noise Fires lit up Damage to nearby properties CRIME has increased in area Health hazards Building completely degraded Causing property values to go down Residents that pay taxes traumatized by all the bad things that are going on there
We can assist in repairing and making the club a sustainable and permanent community facility for residents.
I am gaatvol with problems created by the illegal squatters in the bowling club - CoJ must do something- it’s almost 10years we have been reporting that they do something with illegal squatters & building & to date nothing has been done!!
Street lights go off then we have attempted break inns, cant use the park a few minutes away, we have water and lights issues while squatters enjoy illegal connections, hightened crime in the area for locals on foot, illegal fires, municipal building hijacking, unsanitory conditions at the park, kids playing near the robots and road "Observatory avenue"
Relocate the people and renovate the bowling club to its original function
We need a free and safe community, get rid of squatters. Crime is multiplying everyday. Please save us.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Residents of Observatory in Johannesburg have been living for months if not years with an unacceptable situation. A public utility is currently being hijacked by a population apparently renting to someone. This building used to be a bowling club, and became an illegal squat.
On the night of 30st of August 2022, the direct neighbors of the bowling club experienced big fires. Firefighters have been called and many complaints sent to SAPS.
It has become obvious that the residents are desperate and powerless against this situation.
We are calling the City of Johannesburg together with our councillor, to take direct action to terminate the nuisance, destruction and disrespect of this situation by :
Relocate the people of the squat and renovate and rehabilitate the bowling club to its original function.
OR
Relocate the people of the squat and destroy the building.
Please sign this petition to help families and communities of Observatory in and claim security and accountability for a better life in Johannesburg.
Updates
August 30, 2022
The concerns shared in the comments regarding safety and the deterioration of the site confirm that this is a priority for our neighborhood. I am currently compiling these experiences to present to the local authorities as clear evidence of the urgency of our request.
August 30, 2022
The momentum behind this movement reflects a shared desire for safety and accountability in our neighborhood. It is clear that the current situation at the bowling club remains unacceptable to the people of Observatory.
58 Comments
The OBC has become an eyesore, is a major safety & security issue for the neighbourhood. The burning of anything and everything is a health hazard to those living closest.
I'm a resident of Observatory. Used to jogg through this park and am now afraid of the illegal squatters that have taken over the bowling club. There is rubbish everywhere. I fully support the petition. Georg Ritschl
Observatory golf club holding ilegal people LOTS of noise Fires lit up Damage to nearby properties CRIME has increased in area Health hazards Building completely degraded Causing property values to go down Residents that pay taxes traumatized by all the bad things that are going on there
We can assist in repairing and making the club a sustainable and permanent community facility for residents.
I am gaatvol with problems created by the illegal squatters in the bowling club - CoJ must do something- it’s almost 10years we have been reporting that they do something with illegal squatters & building & to date nothing has been done!!
Street lights go off then we have attempted break inns, cant use the park a few minutes away, we have water and lights issues while squatters enjoy illegal connections, hightened crime in the area for locals on foot, illegal fires, municipal building hijacking, unsanitory conditions at the park, kids playing near the robots and road "Observatory avenue"
Relocate the people and renovate the bowling club to its original function
We need a free and safe community, get rid of squatters. Crime is multiplying everyday. Please save us.
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The OBC has become an eyesore, is a major safety & security issue for the neighbourhood. The burning of anything and everything is a health hazard to those living closest.