The investigation into the illegal sale of land was conducted in Johannesburg South, that is Lenasia, Ennederdale and Lawley, as far back as 2006. In 2007, developers were arrested for the illegal sale of land in those areas. More complaints came forth and investigations were widened and an audit was conducted. It was found that properties of the provincial department were illegally sold or occupied and occupants of the land were constructing houses. The provincial department started to demolish houses under construction. By the time of the audit, 678 stands were illegally occupied, and in Ennerdale and Lawley the estimated number of stands affected were 1 000.