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One of the six remaining informal tyre business containers on Joubert Street caught fire on Wednesday evening. The blaze reignited Thursday morning amid an ongoing dispute between informal traders and the municipality over trading space. Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA
ENOCH MGIJIMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

Traders dispute container removals, claim paid permits

Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality removed 14 containers in Jobert Street behind Lukhanji Mall in Komani on Monday and Tuesday, citing public safety and illegal dumping concerns due to unlawful business operations. Only six containers were…

  • Abongile Solundwana