By Marcus Moloko
Johannesburg authorities have raided yet another premises on Bryanston Drive as part of their intensified campaign against property hijackings.
Reports confirm city officials raided the premises on Monday morning, with more information to follow.
This comes after Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero confirmed another operation on Thursday.
He said the City of Johannesburg conducted a follow-up compliance operation at a mansion valued at R5.1 million, which had been unlawfully occupied. The property was found to have accumulated more than R1.2 million in unpaid water and electricity bills, despite services having been disconnected in December 2025.
Officials discovered that both water and electricity had been illegally reconnected, prompting swift enforcement action.
During the raid, a man believed to be the ringleader behind the hijacking was arrested.
Authorities also seized suspicious goods from the premises, with investigations now underway to determine the full extent of the criminal activity.
Morero confirmed the operation, noting that the property had previously been inspected when more than 70 people were found living on the premises.
At the time of the visit, approximately 10 occupants remained. These individuals will be processed by the relevant authorities in line with municipal regulations.
“This operation forms part of our ongoing commitment to combat property hijackings, protect municipal revenue, and restore law and order in our city,” Morero said.
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