Homeless camp outside ANC's Luthuli House.
Homeless camp outside ANC's Luthuli House.HQ. Some of the homeless had used a line not far from the entrance of the once glorious building to hang their underwear.
that there had been complaints from some people and businesses around the area where the homeless were. “Our officers were deployed to the area in response to complaints from residents and businesses about the impact of the presence of homeless individuals on the surrounding community. While we are committed to maintaining public order and safety, we also recognise the need to address the root causes of homelessness,” Fihla said.
This was not the first time that the homeless had made a home to a historic building or a building of significant importance such as Luthuli House.also reported the presence of homeless people outside Chancellor House near the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court, the building was a law firm where Oliver Tambo and Nelson Mandela practiced as attorneys.
There were fears that the building would be taken over by the homeless since they were already sleeping outside. The building had been left empty for years despite the City of Johannesburg spending millions of rands to renovate it.“ The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department is aware of the presence of homeless individuals outside Luthuli House and other areas throughout the Johannesburg CBD.
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