Hijacked Buildings | Court rejects bid to evict illegal occupants

JOHANNESBURG - The issue of hijacked buildings was brought into sharp focus last year by a horrific fire that broke out in Marshalltown, leaving over 70 people dead.

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Last week the Johannesburg High Court rejected an application for the eviction of illegal occupants in two buildings. The court said there was no imminent danger to the building.

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Illegal occupiers have been a constant headache to authorities in Johannesburg who have to provide alternative accommodation.

Angela Rivers, General Manager at Johannesburg Property Owners And Managers Association spoke to eNCA.