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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.
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.