Residents of Zakariya Park, south of Johannesburg, are angry about an informal settlement springing up on their doorsteps with the alleged approval of the City of Joburg. Approval of the settlementThe approval of the area for settlement contradicted Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi, who accused residents of illegally invading land. The land was earmarked to relocate residents from Phumla Mqashi informal settlement to allow Eskom to build a sub-station. Property valueThey are worried about what happens to property values in suburbs situated near an informal settlement, as well as the problem of theft and break-ins. He confirmed to the residents only 500 units were officially demarcated for resettlement of the Phumla Mqashi people.