Harare City Council has been issuing demolition notices for structures built without approval, mostly on land reserved for schools, clinics, wetlands, roads, and other public amenities. The list keeps changing because council says they’re targeting “illegal settlements” across the city, but here are the areas that have been named most recently in council notices + media reports:

*1. High-density suburbs targeted for 5,000+ demolitions*

Council plans to enforce 37 High Court orders for houses built on land earmarked for public amenities. Main areas named:

- *Kuwadzana* - Kuwadzana Paddocks has 30+ illegal cooperatives like Takaitora Nyika, Parkridge, Ruvimbo, Bantu, United We Stand, Excellence Stars

- *Budiriro* - Budiriro 5, Budiriro 4 Extension, Stand 974, Glen Eagles Farm, CABS Phase 2. Over 40 illegal cooperatives here

- *Glen View* - Glen View 8 complex, illegal structures along Willowvale Road

- *Mabvuku* - Listed in the 5,000 houses target feb6d8f2

*2. Mabelreign & surrounding low-density areas*

67 structures issued demolition notices. Areas: Mabelreign, Meyrick Park, Sentosa, Cotswold Hills, Ashdown Park, Haig Park, Greencroft, Sunridge, Bloomingdale, Maranatha, Sanganai, Tynwald, Lenana Park, Matidoda, Madokero.

Recent: Tuckshops at Mabelreign Shopping Centre were flattened for being built on parking bays without approved plans. 056b8ac1

*3. Harare Drive expansion route*

∼200 houses/properties face demolition for encroaching on the Harare Drive ring road reserve. Hotspots: Waterfalls, Retreat, Mainway Meadows, Houghton Park, Southerton, Hatfield, Msasa. 8ac100ac

*4. Belvedere / Ridgeview*

Dozens of houses demolished in Ridgeview Belvedere for fraudulent documentation + no council approval. Specific stands: Stand 901 Quinnington/Binton Road, Stand 149 Belvedere West, 13 stands along TP2F/WR/04/21/1. 00acde93feb6

*5. Other named areas*

- *Greendale & Amby Township*: 45 illegal stands in Greendale, Stands 154-166 Amby Township

- *Robert Mugabe Square*: Mayor ordered reversal of leases + demolition of illegal structures

- *Milton Park/Waterfalls*: Illegal restaurants, bars, car washes converted from residential properties

- *Glen Norah*: 11 houses flattened along Makonye & Kunzekweguta Roads

- *Airport Road*: Illegal settlement for Harare International Airport expansion

- *Epworth, Mbare, Chitungwiza*: Past mass evictions/demolitions targeted these high-density areas feb600ac939d95aa de3e

*Important notes:*

1. *Status*: Govt halted demolitions without 4 months notice. Mayor Mafume said demolitions are “on hold” while council consults the Ministry. So notices have been issued but not all demolitions are happening yet.

2. *Reason*: Council says structures are on wetlands, school/clinic sites, road reserves, or lack approved plans.

3. *Advice*: Council urges residents to verify stands at district offices before buying. If you got a notice, check with City of Harare Dept of Works/Planning for your specific stand. 8447db02feb600ac056b