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George building collapse: what the NHBRC report reveals about regulatory failures

The Western Cape Property Development Forum said the National Housing Building Regulatory Council (NHBRC) was created to focus on the regular structural defects of government low-cost housing projects.

Property Residential
Given Majola|Published

Inner-city property owners slam Expropriation Act for hijacked buildings as a farce

Inner-city property owners are caught in a precarious situation as they navigate the challenges posed by the Expropriation Act and the growing menace of hijack syndicates. With over 1,100 buildings hijacked in Johannesburg alone, these owners struggle to reclaim their properties while facing threats from criminal groups and government intervention aimed at repurposing abandoned buildings for affordable housing.

Property Residential
Given Majola|Updated