South Africa’s Public Works Minister Reveals 338 Hijacked Government Buildings Nationwide

S.A Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean MacPherson has revealed that 338 government-owned buildings have been hijacked nationwide. These properties have been illegally occupied, impacting government operations and public services. Recently, one building in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, was successfully reclaimed. In a media briefing, MacPherson said the department is working to reclaim these buildings, prevent further hijackings, and protect state assets: