In Diepsloot Ext 1 and 6, people invaded houses before the elections of 2003/04 and were still living there. The invaders were also extending their occupation of the houses whereas the actual owners with keys and title deeds were still in shacks. The matter was reported to the department and the then MEC for Housing, Ms Nonkonyana, and the eviction order was granted, but because it was close to an election the occupants were not evicted.