Inner-city property owners slam Expropriation Act for hijacked buildings as a farce

By Given Majola | Published Mar 13, 2025

Inner-city property owners are caught in a precarious situation as they navigate the challenges posed by the Expropriation Act and the growing menace of hijack syndicates. With over 1,100 buildings hijacked in Johannesburg alone, these owners struggle to reclaim their properties while facing threats from criminal groups and government intervention aimed at repurposing abandoned buildings for affordable housing.