The Tshwane Metro’s Bad Buildings Mayoral Subcommittee insists that its operations have not been in vain, having recovered R6.4-million in the previous two financial quarters through its repeated operations.
These quarters refer to Q1 (July 1 – September 30) and Q2 (October 1 – December 31) of the municipal financial year.
The R6.4-million milestone reflects a massive surge in compliance, with revenue jumping from about R1.8-million in Q1 to about R4.7-million in Q2, as property owners were forced to submit building plans.
Chairperson Councillor Flora Monama said the impact of these operations is clearly reflected in the numbers, turning compliance into revenue.
The MMC asserted that following enforcement action, property owners were obligated to comply with municipal by-laws, resulting in a significant increase in building plan submissions after notices were served.
“This momentum is not just reflected in paperwork and revenue, but in direct, physical enforcement.
Monama said during this week’s operation, they successfully demolished properties that were illegally built on municipal land in Pretoria West.
“This sends an unequivocal message: public land will be protected, and illegal occupations will not be tolerated.”
Two illegal high-rise buildings on Luttig Street owned by a private property developer were demolished. The structures lacked approved building plans and directly violated the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act.
Subsequent raids have also been carried out in areas such as Sunnyside, Capital Park, Pretoria Central and other parts in the west of Pretoria.
Monama added that compliance notices issued by the Building Control Section have contributed to the metro’s achievement.
In addition, the reintegration of previously non-compliant, unsafe or hijacked properties into formal urban economic hubs is supported by the approval of Fire Rational Design Plans, ensuring these buildings meet the highest safety standards.
“The Bad Buildings Committee remains unwavering in its mission. Our teams are on the ground weekly, the net is closing, and accountability is being enforced,” Monama warned.
“We extend our gratitude to the dedicated teams who continue to work around the clock to make our city functional and more compliant.”
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