City threatens R800k fines, jail for Cape Town residents who get by selling goods from home
Residents of Hanover Park are facing severe penalties after the City of Cape Town began enforcing zoning by-laws against informal home-based businesses. The city has issued notices warning that those operating “house shops” could face fines of up to R800,000 or imprisonment for up to 20 years. The enforcement has sparked outrage among community activists, … Read more