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The Citizen
19-06-2025
- The Citizen
Authorities raid property as crackdown on illegal occupation intensifies
A residential property in the suburb of Houghton Estate was officially shut down on June 18, following a co-ordinated raid by municipal authorities. This is part of a broader clampdown by the City of Johannesburg on illegal land use and unlawful property occupation. The operation was led by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD). ♦️Happening Now♦️ 📍Houghton Estate Property Raid The premises have been officially marked for closure, with the remaining residents being processed and either deported or held for legal proceedings. The JMPD will maintain a monitoring presence to ensure no further illegal occupancy… — COJ People's MMC Public Safety (@PublicSafetyMMC) June 18, 2025 According to the Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) of Public Safety, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, the remaining occupants at the premises are either facing deportation or are being held for further legal proceedings. Also read: Smile Foundation changed 23 lives during Smile Week at the Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital The premise has been set for full closure, and JMPD officers will maintain a visible presence to prevent any attempts at reoccupation. City officials have not disclosed the total number of residents affected. Speaking on behalf of the city, the MMC Tshwaku emphasised the importance of citizen involvement in identifying similar violations. Read more: Local dad competes in Mr South Africa and advocates for orphans and vulnerable children 'We urge the public to play their part – spot illegal factories, unlawful property settlements, or major by-law infringements, and bring them to us,' said Tswaku. The city has not yet confirmed what the future use of the Houghton Estate property will be, but monitoring will remain in place until the legal closure process is finalised. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Ntandoyesizwe Mhlongo: A voice for mental health in South Africa's townships
Mr South Africa contested Ntandoyesizwe Mhlongo Image: supplied A 21-year-old Mr South Africa contestant from KwaZulu-Natal wants to use the platform to highlight issues of mental health among young men. Ntandoyesizwe Mhlongo from Stanger has spoken out about how he could use the Mr South Africa platform to effect change. The University of the Western Cape student is already a model and has worked for many well-known store brands. He is determined to use his platform to spotlight mental health among young men in disadvantaged communities. 'My journey has taught me that your background doesn't determine what you become. In fact, it should fuel your passion and drive. I want to be that representation for boys in the townships who feel unseen.' One issue he is most passionate about is mental health. 'Where I'm from, there's so much stigma around it, especially for us as young men. We were taught to bottle things up and 'man up'. But I later saw how this leads to so many adult men quietly suffering from mental illnesses.' Mhlongo believes this silent suffering often turns destructive. 'I'm a firm believer that broken people break people,' he explained. 'Studying psychology helped me understand how untreated trauma and depression can create violent and disruptive behaviour.' He has also been open about his own experiences. 'I suffer from anxiety and PTSD, which are clinically diagnosed,' he shared. 'It's okay to pause, breathe, speak to someone when overwhelmed, and journal how you want to feel. Allow yourself to feel every emotion without shame.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Should he win the Mr South Africa title, Mhlongo hopes to start projects centred on healing and empowerment. 'I'd love to work with the government to host seminars where young men talk openly about their challenges, with professional input from the mental health field. I also want to launch school meal programmes and STEM skills development initiatives in disadvantaged communities because that's the future, and we're being left behind.' With the Mr South Africa finals set for December, Mhlongo remains focused not only on winning but on building a legacy THE MERCURY
