CoJ condemns ‘lawlessness’ in Rabie Ridge as residents settle on private land There have been running battles between private security guards, police and protestors in the Midrand area. FILE: A group of people attempt to illegally occupy land in Rabie Ridge, Midrand on 15 April 2019.. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/Eyewitness News. one hour ago JOHANNESBURG - The City of Johannesburg on Monday said while it understood the desperate need to access housing and land by angry residents of Rabie Ridge, it would not tolerate lawlessness. There have been running battles between private security guards, police and protestors in the Midrand area. Community members have been trying to erect shacks on privately owned land.