City of Joburg launches forensic probe into Diepkloof hostel sale [SOUND]

# The City of Johannesburg will launch a forensic investigation into the unauthorised sale of Diepkloof Hostel. This follows violent protests and the tragic deaths of two residents. Mayoral committee member for Human Settlements, Mlungisi Mabaso, revealed no council approval exists for the land transfer and vowed legal action against those responsible. He also refused to engage with individuals claiming to have purchased the property for 18-million-rand: