Dozens of families in Mbagala Rangi Tatu, Dar es Salaam, are facing the threat of losing their homes after receiving demolition notices without consultation, compensation, or relocation plans, as municipal authorities press ahead with a proposed bus terminal project.

The Temeke Municipal Council maintains that the targeted land is public property and accuses the residents of being illegal occupants, despite some saying they have lived in the area for decades. The residents, however, insist they legally acquired their homes and have been paying property taxes to the municipality for years.

This documentary captures the voices of widows, elders, and families who fear displacement without due process, amid an ongoing court case scheduled for hearing on August 12, 2025. It also documents rising tensions as municipal authorities place demolition markings and caution tape on the properties — despite a court order halting any action.

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