City of Joburg ordered to restore security at six emergency housing sites amid hijacking risk

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A Gauteng High Court ordered the City of Johannesburg to restore security at six temporary emergency housing sites after concerns of hijacking risk following the withdrawal of security services.

Published
6 Oct 2026 · 17:00 UTC
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Source: citizen.co.za

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