Kleinfontein files application to formalise settlement as Kleinfontein Extension 1

Kleinfontein has submitted a comprehensive land development application to formalise its settlement as Kleinfontein Extension 1, according to The Citizen. The application was lodged on 31 August, the publication reported.

Compliance with court order

According to The Citizen, Kleinfontein complied with a court order granted on 4 August by the High Court in Pretoria in the matters between the City of Tshwane and Kleinfontein Aandeleblok (Pty) Ltd. The Citizen reported that, as a clear indication of Kleinfontein’s bona fides, the relevant amounts have meanwhile been settled in full.

What the application says

The Citizen reported that the land development application proposes the formalisation of the Kleinfontein settlement and that, in terms of the application, the settlement will in future be known as Kleinfontein Extension 1. The publication said Kleinfontein Extension 1 lies to the east of Tshwane.

Next steps and cooperation

The Citizen quoted Kleinfontein as saying it intends to cooperate closely with Tshwane officials to finalise the application and formalisation process as quickly as possible. The publication also reported that various development-related restrictions have been imposed on Kleinfontein in terms of the settlement with the City of Tshwane.

Political responses

The Citizen reported differing reactions from local political figures. The publication quoted Republican Conference of Tshwane councillor Lex Middelberg as saying the consent order was obtained under questionable circumstances and that the matter would likely be set aside. The Citizen also quoted Freedom Front Plus Tshwane mayoral candidate Willie Spies, who told the publication there was nothing objectionable about the granting of the order and that both parties had formally consented to it.

The Citizen’s reporting provides the details of the application and the stated compliance with the Pretoria High Court order as the matter moves toward formal township establishment.