'This place is a mess. It used to be beautiful': A tale of two parks

Five years ago, a Yeoville park was beautifully refurbished for its residents. Now it is in a state of disrepair. Yet a space in nearby Hillbrow is a shining example of community involvement

30 April 2023 - 00:00

Five years ago, Bellevue Park in Yeoville was refurbished to include a soccer pitch, kids' play area, outdoor gym, jogging path and skateboarding ramps. ..

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