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ANC declares war on illegal immigration in Gauteng: ‘They cannot walk around comfortably’
The ANC in Gauteng has taken a firm stance against illegal immigration, linking it to labour violations, strained public services, and broader lawlessness in the province.
DA lays culpable homicide charges against JPC CEO Helen Botes over deadly Usindiso fire
The DA has laid criminal charges against Johannesburg Property Company (JPS’s) Helen Botes, alleging her negligence contributed to one of Johannesburg’s deadliest building fires.
Over R10,000 a month: Inside a hijacked Joburg building turned recycling warehouse
During a surprise inspection by Johannesburg MMC for Human Settlements, Mlungisi Mabaso, occupants of the hijacked Casa Mia building in Hillbrow revealed they’ve been earning thousands each month by turning the property into a recycling warehouse.
Ramaphosa praises visible policing in Joburg during late-night visit
President Cyril Ramaphosa's late-night visit to Johannesburg raises critical questions about the city's safety, as he praises visible policing amidst ongoing crime concerns and infrastructure challenges
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.