As Johannesburg's public safety officials swept into a Bryanston property on Thursday morning, a long-running dispute over a once-luxury home finally came to a head.
What began years ago as a quiet family holiday ended with a sprawling raid that revealed dozens of makeshift rooms, improvised wiring, and a maze of shacks stretching across the grounds.
City authorities say the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to respond to reports of hijacked residential properties across Johannesburg.
