EAST LONDON - Buffalo City Metro officials say land invasions in the region are spiralling out of control.
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The court case of former SAA Board Member, Yakhe Kwinana, has also drawn attention to situations where desperate people wanting to build on cheap land are taken advantage of by criminals.
The metro is also often criticised for not enforcing its bylaws where land invasions take place.
eNCA's reporter Ronald Masinda filed this report.