Ridge

300 Families From Rabie Ridge Go to Court to Fight Eviction

16 November 2024 by Alan

Advertorial: 300 Families From Rabie Ridge Go to Court to Fight Eviction: Representatives of over 300 families occupying land in Rabie …

The Ridge School Celebrates A Year Of Triumphs, Traditions And Transitions

12 December 2023 by Alan

Advertorial: The Ridge School Celebrates A Year Of Triumphs, Traditions And Transitions: Johannesburg, December 2023 – As the academic …

Builder killed in Palm Ridge building collapse

23 June 2021 by Con Tributor

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa in the news: Builder killed in Palm Ridge building collapse: EMS says the builder was the only …

Hulking, Resilient Giant

As of 2026, the Carlton Centre remains caught in a tug-of-war between its past glory and its future potential. There are ongoing discussions about converting portions of the massive office tower into affordable residential housing—a move that would reflect the broader “residentialization” of the inner city. It stands today not just as a skyscraper, but as a barometer for Johannesburg itself: a hulking, resilient giant that has survived economic crashes, political revolutions, and urban neglect, yet still offers the best view of where the city is going.