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Zoning wars: When rules lose the plot

Mail & Guardian · 16 October 2026 at 00:00

Zoning wars: When rules lose the plot

Lengthy zoning battles in Sandton and Sea Point highlight systemic planning delays, disputed development conditions, and growing questions over municipal enforcement.

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