Marble Towers in the Johannesburg CBD.
JOHANNESBURG - The City of Johannesburg has begun demolishing illegal structures around Marble Towers in the CBD, following a South Gauteng High Court order.
The operation is part of the City's broader campaign to enforce by-laws, restore order and improve safety in the inner city.
It follows the discovery of traders continuing to operate despite a court order requiring the building's owners to secure the property and prevent unlawful occupation.
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The City is also considering formally shutting down Marble Towers, which owes around R14 million in municipal debt.
Officials said weekly enforcement operations will continue as they crack down on illegal trading, counterfeit goods and non-compliant businesses across the Johannesburg CBD.