Some of the land is on people's plots, where the fencing has been removed.

White people didn’t bring land to this country.

AfriForum northern region safety coordinator Llewellyn Hemmes said property owners previously complained about the occupation of their land.

"There is a syndicate taking place that recruits labour from nearby areas to clean the build, erect structures and rent them out to people who need land.

There is a court order obtained by property owners preventing people from stealing their land," said Hemmes.