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Two male suspects were arrested this morning at a hijacked property in Diepkloof, Zone 4.
The suspects are being detained at Diepkloof Police Station. They are expected to appear at the Orlando Magistrates Court tomorrow where they will be charged with trespassing and contempt of court.
The matter was reported to the City’s Group Forensic and Investigation Service (GFIS) department for investigation in June 2022. During the investigation, it was established that the property owner was being denied access to the property by the occupants.
The owner had previously approached the High Court of South Africa where an eviction order was granted and executed on 17 May 2022. However, the suspects forcefully moved back into the property on the same day.
A special operation was conducted by GFIS working together with the South African Police Service Property Hijacking Investigation Task Team (SAPS) and the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD).
The property has been secured and handed over to the owner.
The City is committed to ensuring that it stops the rot in the City and make it a prosperous and inclusive place for our people to live work and play.
The City would also like to encourage people to report any fraud and corruption activities through the 24-hour tipoff hotline: 0800 002 587 or email: problempropertyhotline@joburg.org.za or whistle@joburg.org.za or visit the offices of GFIS situated at 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein.
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Issued by the City of Johannesburg
For further information, please contact
Lucky Sindane
Spokesperson
Group Forensic and Investigation Services
Cell: 065 865 0696
Email: LuckySi@joburg.org.za
06/07/2022
