Johannesburg Mayor defends removal of informal traders

JOHANNESBURG - The City of Johannesburg and informal traders continue their battle in court on Friday.

READ: City of Joburg, informal traders face off in court

The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa, which is representing the traders, is accusing the city of violating their constitutional right to earn a living.

SERI is fighting the city's removal of informal traders from areas in the CBD.

Johannesburg authorities argue that the removals are in line with by-laws.

eNCA spoke with Johannesburg executive mayor Dada Morero inside the court house. 

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