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FILE| The old City of Johannesburg’s Central Fire Station in Marshalltown, Johannesburg.
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has vowed to take a hard line against criminal syndicates behind the hijacking of buildings in Johannesburg.
Mashaba says he has detailed records of the kingpins orchestrating the illegal occupations along with their international affiliates.
His comments come as the metro battles widespread unlawful occupation of abandoned and vacant government and privately owned properties.
Mashaba also extended his condolences to the family of DJ Warras, who was shot dead in the central business district on Tuesday.
His death is suspected to be linked to efforts to combat building hijackings in the Johannesburg CBD.
Mashaba says, “The only thing, what we need is the political will. I think for us as, actually as a lead by me, I have full, full commitment in ensuring that we deal with criminal elements in our city. No one is going to stop us.”
He adds, “So I’d really appeal to South Africans, let us ensure that the death and the murder of DJ Warras is not going to be in vain….This has made me much more determined to ensure that his death is not going to be in vain.”
VIDEO | Mashaba pays tribute to DJ Warras:
