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New 48-hour strategy unveiled by government to tackle building hijacking crisis

The South African government has announced a comprehensive strategy to address the issues of hijacked and abandoned state-owned buildings, aiming to improve safety and security while providing solutions for illegal occupants.

Cape Argus News
Genevieve Serra and Loyiso Sidimba|Published

48-hour rapid response: Government's new strategy against building hijackers

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is launching an unprecedented strategy to reclaim over 1,600 hijacked and abandoned government buildings across South Africa. The plan includes early detection systems, 48-hour eviction protocols, arrests of illegal occupants including undocumented foreign nationals, and inter-governmental coordination to address what officials describe as 'insufficient and ineffective' current measures.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Forcefully removed: William and Joy's journey back to the Promise Land after apartheid

After decades of displacement, William and Joy Francis are on the brink of reclaiming their ancestral home in Kirstenbosch, a journey marked by love, loss, and resilience

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

200 Thembelihle Village tenants forced onto rainy Pretoria streets in mass eviction

Nearly 200 tenants at Tembelihle Village were forcibly evicted, leaving them homeless and exposed to harsh weather conditions. This article delves into their traumatic experiences and the underlying issues leading to the eviction.

News South Africa Gauteng
Rapula Moatshe|Published