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Snatched: Hijacking buildings usually involves criminals controlling rent collection. Jo’burg’s mayor Herman Mashaba has embarked on a campaign to resolve the problem.
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Sharp practice in the shade

Loopholes and delay tactics allow bogus owners to get rent for buildings in legal limbo

  • Staff Reporter
7 min read