Last round: Kitchener’s and the inevitable good-bye

As one of Joburg’s oldest bars closes, reflections bring both nostalgia and much need closure for a generation

07 April 2024 - 00:00 By S'bo Gyre

Phrases such as “all good things come to an end” and “die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain” are applicable to Kitchener’s in respect to its closure. A haven of night life for many, but for some, one that had overstayed its welcome. ..

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