Staff Reporter
The City of Johannesburg cut off water and revoked an unauthorised guesthouse permit at a Ferndale property allegedly operating as a brothel during a joint law-enforcement raid this week.
The city said on Friday in a press statement that its officials inspected 419 Vine Avenue after it was flagged for operating in breach of municipal by-laws and national laws.
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The property was found to have illegal water connections. Municipal infrastructure had been tampered with, it said, which prompted the disconnection. The matter was referred to court.
Women living at the property were allegedly being booked through online platforms for prostitution.
The city said that one occupant asked for help to return to the Eastern Cape and was assisted by the Department of Social Development.
The owner of the property was not on site during the
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