The once-bustling neighbourhood of Central has been plagued by a hijacked building, located at 35 Clyde Street, which has become a notorious crime den. The building, now a haven for criminals, has left the community in a state of fear and frustration. It is one of over 100 problem buildings in the North End, Richmond Hill, CBD, and Central areas, and has been taken over by the homeless, who have made makeshift homes within its dilapidated walls. On Thursday, September 5, community members, led by Councillor Terri Stander, took to the building in a planned protest, to demonstrate their dissatisfaction about the situation. Read the full story on page 2. Photo: Lulama Zenzile/Netwerk24


Residents irate about ‘crime den’

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