Johannesburg’s revival: From South Africa’s crime hub to comeback city

BBC News

Ponte Tower in Johannesburg, South Africa, once a hub of criminal activity, now offers a spectacular view from its top. Built in 1975, the 200m tall building faced challenges in the 1980s with criminal gangs taking over and filling its core with rubbish. Delight Sithole, who runs tours, described the building as a place with dead bodies, illegal firearms, and drugs.

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