PRETORIA – King Khoisan SA, also known as Khoi-san Driegaat, and his group have been ordered to vacate the Union Buildings by Saturday.
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure obtained a court order last month, giving Driegaat, his wife Doris, and their entourage 30 days to leave the premises.
Driegaat and his group have been living in makeshift tents near the statue of former President Nelson Mandela since 2017, protesting for the recognition of the Khoisan people as South Africa’s first nation.
Lennox Mabaso, a spokesperson for the department, confirmed that the date for executing the order is still to be determined. He reiterated that public spaces like the Union Buildings belong to all South Africans and cannot be claimed by any individual for personal use. The order will be carried out with assistance from local authorities and the sheriff of the court.
