South Africa: City of Cape Town, private sector join forces against construction mafia

In a bold move to curb the influence of so-called construction mafias in Cape Town, the City of Cape Town and the South African Property Owners Association in partnership with leading developers Atterbury and Old Mutual Properties, have announced a collaborative effort to protect key development projects from criminal syndicates. 

The initiative, which includes increased security measures and the establishment of a dedicated task force, is seen as a proactive step to protect investments…