How The Ridge went from ‘hijacked’, to abandoned and now affordable housing
Building was apparently hijacked just two years after city spent millions revamping it. Now, after a R20m refurb, it’s set to offer safe and secure social housing for inner city residents
06 October 2024 - 20:39
Five years ago, The Ridge on Abel was in a bad state and on the brink of being classified as a condemned building...
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