Vacant
Vos says: “The study indicated that there are opportunities to develop underused or vacant spaces on the site.
“The proposed mixed-use development, which aims to incorporate retail, commercial, and business components, is expected to stimulate economic activity, create employment opportunities, and enhance socio-economic development within the district.
“The stadium’s central location is ideal for business and employment opportunities as it is on main public transport routes.”
The market value of the site was estimated at R17.6 m.
But Ruwayda Henkeman, 56, an informal trader of 20 years, says: “The place is already cramped. I don’t think it’s a good idea. Why do they want to build there? There’s a lot of fields here, they can do it on the fields. People are desperate for houses.”
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