Voting for Joburg Ep17: Who's really in control of Joburg's inner city?
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Johannesburg's hijacked buildings have become a disturbing symbol of a city that's lost control of some of it’s vital parts.
Illegal immigration, criminal exploitation and the failure to enforce building and safety regulations are all part of a growing debate about how to reclaim the CBD.
With elections just days away, civic activists are demanding tougher action, while those working to restore the inner city warn that vulnerable people are being exploited by criminals — and that simply removing residents won't solve the problem.
HOT1027's Tara Penny reports...
Illegal immigration, criminal exploitation and the failure to enforce building and safety regulations are all part of a growing debate about how to reclaim the CBD.
With elections just days away, civic activists are demanding tougher action, while those working to restore the inner city warn that vulnerable people are being exploited by criminals — and that simply removing residents won't solve the problem.
HOT1027's Tara Penny reports...
