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Will Mandela's old law offices ever be revamped?

A group of squatters has finally been moved out of Nelson Mandela's old law office in the heart of Johannesburg. The "breakthrough" is being celebrated by the former president's lawyer, George Bizos, and others who have fought for years to restore the historic building and turn it into a resources centre for young lawyers.

But there's still one big hurdle ahead. The Essa family who own Chancellor House are reported to be asking for more than the current worth of the property says the Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA).

Read entire article at BBC