S Africans involved in hijacking Jhb abandoned buildings: MMC Mabaso

The City of Johannesburg’s Member of the Mayoral Committee for Housing Mlungisi Mabaso says South Africans are also involved in hijacking abandoned buildings in the CBD.

Mabaso and Joburg acting Mayor Kenny Kunene spearheaded a raid on the hijacked buildings earlier this week.

The illegal occupants of the abandoned buildings live in unsafe condition and criminal activities are rife.

Mabaso says some South Africans are colluding with the hijackers of the buildings.

“Some of our officials in the municipality and in other departments they are also involved. We were informed when we visited one of the properties that officials from the Department of Labour collect money from the owners of these companies.”

“Members of the South African Police Service are also collecting money [including], our officials, especially those that are working within the department that is responsible for the electrification in Johannesburg.”