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KwaDukuza Land Invasions Expose Gaps in Governance

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KwaDukuza Land Invasions Expose Gaps in Governance: What happens when private land is unlawfully sold and basic services are accessed without oversight? In KwaDukuza, a growing network of brokers is allocating plots on privately owned property, while weak governance and compliance gaps allow the practice to continue.
26 Feb English South Africa News · News Commentary

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