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Ponte City – a beacon of hope in downtown Johannesburg
The unusual Ponte City that towers over Hillbrow has had a chequered history. Once home to the elite hip white city folk, it fell into disrepair. It became a vertical slum, notorious for its crime-infested corridors. But it has been given a new lease of life, and is an example of workable urban regeneration.
South African literature
Homeless theatre group takes Shakespeare to the streets
Khabonina: South Africa’s award-winning leading lady
Press release: GEM Project’s growth impacting lives
South Africa’s tallest structures and buildings
Malaika orphans smile on Mandela Day
Inspiring women on this week’s episode of Play Your Part
With August being Women's Month, this Sunday's episode of the Play Your Part TV series looks at a few inspiring South African women who are Playing a Part by making a difference in their respective fields of life.
Mam’ Khanyi rescues Hillbrow’s forgotten children
Among the criminals, gangsters, refugees and working people in Joburg's teeming inner city flatlands are many street children. Usually forced into prostitution and crime, there is often no escape, but Khanyisile Motsa offers a ray of hope.
Mam’ Khanyi rescues Hillbrow’s forgotten children
Among the criminals, gangsters, refugees and working people in Joburg's teeming inner city flatlands are many street children. Abandoned, runaways, orphans or victims of child trafficking, they are usually forced into prostitution and crime. There is often no escape, but Khanyisile Motsa offers a ray of hope.