Ratepayers in Phoenix have complained about the construction of a residential complex in the area, claiming that it will harm the environment. (Supplied)
Residents and ratepayers of Phoenix in eThekwini have threatened to take legal action against the eThekwini municipality and a developer to stop the construction of a building they allege encroaches on the environment.
However, the municipality and the developer, Prasheen Choonilall, insist that all is above board.
The dispute stems from a plan to construct residential units at 338 Viewhaven Drive in Phoenix, a high biodiversity area that forms part of Durban Metropolitan Open Space System.
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