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Marble Towers owner and Joburg strike court-backed deal to avert further demolition

The City of Johannesburg and Marble Towers owner, Goldenrod Group, have reached a court-backed agreement aimed at resolving compliance issues at the building, bringing their latest legal dispute to a temporary close. The agreement, made an order of the Johannesburg High Court on Thursday, follows urgent proceedings after the City demolished what it described as illegally erected trading structures at Marble Towers earlier this week. Under the agreement, the City […]

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Joburg presses ahead with Marble Towers demolition after alleged court order breach

The City of Johannesburg has pressed ahead with the demolition of illegal trading structures at Marble Towers, saying it had exhausted every legal avenue before acting against traders and the building owner, who allegedly continued operating in defiance of a court order. City officials say Wednesday's operation follows months of inspections, enforcement notices and legal proceedings after the building was declared unsafe and non-compliant with municipal by-laws. They allege the […]

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Judgment reserved in Marble Towers demolition dispute

The Johannesburg High Court has reserved judgment in the legal battle between the City of Johannesburg and Marble Towers over the planned demolition of allegedly unlawful structures at the Johannesburg CBD building. Judge, Leicester Adams, heard arguments virtually on Friday before postponing the matter to next Wednesday for a written ruling. "The hearing is now concluded. I just need to mull over what was said. I know the matter is […]

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