Tough talk on illegal housing, crime, land theft

THE City of Tshwane has vowed to crack down on illegal housing in Mabopane township, targeting structures allegedly occupied by undocumented foreign nationals amid rising crime concerns.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

This follows the recent demolition of informal stalls along the M17 route in Mabopane due to alleged drug dens and illegal businesses.

Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya pledged to intensify efforts against crime in the area, with the city’s security cluster set to clamp down on municipal land theft.

She stated that the city plans to focus on Mabopane due to concerns that certain individuals are attempting to usurp control and act as a parallel government in the area.