The Greater Kyalami Conservancy (GEKCO) is dedicated to protecting unique wetlands that border Johannesburg. So, when property developers announced plans to build new commercial and housing estates on its doorstep, pushback was inevitable. That pushback came from GEKCO itself, as they fought against the company behind the plans, Century Property Developments. It resulted in an eye-watering multi-million rand damages claim against GEKCO and its chair in 2021. Some legal experts described it as an attempt to intimidate - a growing trend among big corporates the world over. But, as ever, the little guys refuse to buckle. For more content, get DStv Stream Premium: https://bit.ly/DStv-Stream