A Daily Maverick investigation concludes a three-part series focusing on issues within Cape Town’s municipal planning department, specifically in the Blaauwberg district. Approximately 40,000 residents are protesting the City’s failure to address dozens of illegally constructed buildings. The investigation reveals potential corruption alongside genuine safety concerns, including the risk of structural collapse. The report details alleged cover-ups by planning officers regarding these unlawful constructions. Residents express frustration over the lack of action despite repeated complaints. The series aims to expose clandestine practices within the city’s planning structures and the impact on local ratepayers.