Durban · KwaZulu-Natal · Source snapshot 21 July 2023
Marikana Building — 44 Lancers Road
44 Lancers Road, corner University Avenue, Durban
High RiskInvestigation / follow-up recordedGovernment-Owned Derelict
Marikana Building — 44 Lancers Road, at 44 Lancers Road, corner University Avenue, Durban in Durban, appears in Odyssey's curated tracker as a government-owned derelict based on the cited record. The tracker records the source-dated status as investigation / follow-up recorded, using a source snapshot dated 21 July 2023; this is not presented as a live current legal or occupancy status. Odyssey classifies the row as high risk for tracker navigation; that label is not a structural or fire-safety assessment.
Documented details
Source-dated statusInvestigation / follow-up recorded
Building typeGovernment-Owned Derelict
Odyssey tracker risk classificationHigh Risk
Address44 Lancers Road, corner University Avenue, Durban, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Source-reported occupantsNot available
Legal ownereThekwini Municipality
Known syndicateNot available
Court order dateNot available
Documented fire incidents0
Source snapshot date21 July 2023
City-owned building earmarked for social housing that became associated with unlawful activity. Illegal tavern demolished by eThekwini in July 2023 after repeated complaints. Site returned to news after 2026 drug-bust operation. Government ownership did not prevent prolonged criminal activity.
Status citation — eThekwini Municipality press statement
Source snapshot 21 July 2023
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