During a recent by-law operation conducted by the Mayoral Subcommittee for Bad Buildings, small businesses operating in the Central House business complex were issued notices to comply with the measures or face eviction.

MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, Flora Monama, recently announced that the committee’s operations resulted in revenue collection exceeding expectations in the past two municipal financial quarters.

She added that the committee has no intention of slowing down, as she maintains that lawlessness regarding building compliance is coming to an end.

“We concluded our operation at Central House, where we issued a 21-day contravention notice for illegal building structures and unauthorised internal alterations. Notice to all businesses operating inside the property: apply for full compliance. Consider this a final warning. Next time, we will shut down the property,” Monama warned.

Central House was not the only business visited by the committee; multiple businesses in nearby Pretoria West also came under scrutiny.

“We took enforcement action at a residence on Christoffel Street. We issued a 21-day notice for illegal building structures and shut down a car wash operating unlawfully on residential-zoned land.”

An illegal water connection was uncovered at the car wash.

“A concerning number of car washes and businesses are operating unlawfully and stealing municipal resources. This cannot be tolerated. The city loses millions in unaccounted-for water every year, and illegal setups like this are major contributors to the problem,” Monama said.

Another property nearby owing the city R3-million in unpaid services was also served after officials found there were illegal structures erected on it.

Monama, who also serves as chairperson of the committee, led a similar operation with the Mayor, Dr Nasiphi Moya, at the Navy House business complex earlier this month, going shop to shop to verify permits and compliance.

“Following our recent #BadBuildings operation at Navy House, non-compliant hair salons and nail parlours were given eight weeks to rectify their status.

“Notice has been served. Consider this a direct warning shot to property owners and tenants alike: become compliant immediately or the city will step in and shut down operations until full compliance is achieved. We will not compromise on law and order in the City of Tshwane,” Monama said.

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