EMPD crime blitz

By-law enforcement operations are set to continue in an effort to combat illegal activities.

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EMPD vehicle parked next to a road side trader displaying blankets — A street trader’s stock was confiscated after ignoring four compliance notices over a span of three years. Photo: EMPD

As part of its ongoing by-law enforcement operations, the EMPD Bronberg Precinct Officers and representatives of the CoE City Planning and Social Development departments conducted a joint operation on July 3.

Unauthorised land use

Acting on information, teams swooped on a property in Evans Road, Benoni AH.
Investigations revealed that the property owner was illegally renting 15 rooms without the required permits, charging a monthly fee of R3500 per room.

The owner was served with a 28-day notice to cease operations; failure to comply will result in penalties being added to his municipal account.

EMPD vehicle standing in front of a double storey house — The owner of this Benoni AH home was found illegally renting out rooms on his property. Photo: EMPD

Trading without a permit

Blankets, duvets and pillows were confiscated from a trader who was illegally operating at the corner of Elm and Glen Norton Road, Norton Home Estates.

This is the fourth violation in three years, with the trader ignoring previous compliance notices to apply for a valid permit.

Information supplied by EMPD spokesperson Chief Superintendent Lieutenant Colonel Kelebogile Thepa.

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Jani de Beer

Jani went from working as a student intern for the Boksburg Advertiser to being employed as a junior journalist in 2004. Taking time out to start a family, she returned to the Caxton family in 2022 as senior journalist for the Benoni City Times. Her passion is telling her community's stories.