28 building hijack suspects arrested at Cape Town social housing block

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Communicare, a non-profit organisation that manages social housing projects, expressed concern about an increase in hijackings of properties it owns.

Communicare CEO Anthea Houston said 28 people were arrested on Saturday night at its Bothasig property after a group of people invaded the property.

Houston said 17 apartments were damaged during the invasion and the company was saddled with the extra cost of repairs. She said the judgment put to bed the idea that people can take occupation and that the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act will apply to them.

 

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