Watch - Joburg’s Upper Houghton mansions ‘now slumlord dumps’
What to know about Watch - Joburg’s Upper Houghton mansions ‘now slumlord dumps’
The Joburg heritage area of Upper Houghton is facing severe pressure as historic homes are being vandalised, occupied and falling into disrepair.
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What happened
The Joburg heritage area of Upper Houghton is facing severe pressure as historic homes are being vandalised, occupied and falling into disrepair.
Why it matters
Reporting by: Anna Cox Edited by: Joel Seboa Filmed by: Malibongwe Tyilo Produced by: Emilie Gambade Sub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme Support journalism that protects democracy.
Common ground
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houghton_Estate
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munro_Drive
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witwatersrand