Assault puts 6 On Heritage tenancy under scrutiny
Following an assault that left a man seriously injured, the after-hours hotspot was issued with a notice to vacate.
Days after an assault at 6 On Heritage in Krugersdorp North left patron Jacques Roberts seriously injured and hospitalised, the establishment was issued with a notice to vacate by its landlord’s legal representatives.
Heritage Square legal representative Katie Jordaan confirmed to the Krugersdorp News on August 7 that, while they sympathised with Roberts and his family, they had no further comment other than to confirm that the owner of 6 On Heritage had been notified to vacate.
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Jordaan added that management on site had been assisting police with all necessary information to allow the investigation to be conducted fully and without interference.
The notice was issued on August 6 and required the establishment to vacate within 30 days.
Jordaan further informed the News on August 13 that the notice to vacate had not been retracted. However, the parties had agreed to a three-month probation period, during which the tenants would be allowed to remain in occupation subject to strict conditions.
• Read the initial article here: Man in ICU after assault at Krugersdorp restaurant
The News approached the management of 6 On Heritage on August 11 at 10:10 via email, WhatsApp and telephone, requesting comment on whether the establishment had received the notice and giving management until August 14 at noon to respond.
A follow-up phone call was made on August 13 at 09:01, followed by a further message on August 14 at 08:16.
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Although management acknowledged telephonically, in the presence of the News’ editor, that the enquiry had been received, no response had been received by the time of publication on August 14 at 14:00.
