City of JHB implodes condemned building

✔ Fact Checked by TDPel News Desk

By Pelumi Emmanuel

Published: May 15, 2022 | 3:35 PM

The five-storey Kaserne building in the Johannesburg CBD has been imploded to make way for affordable housing units. The building was condemned last year after three fires caused structural damage.

In April last year nine people including an infant burnt to death when a fire engulfed the abandoned building in which shacks had been erected.

Joburg Mayor, Dr. Mpho Phalatse says the mixed units are part of the inner city rejuvenation programme.

Once construction begins, it is expected that at the completion of the project, mixed housing development of approximately 1500 units would have been built.

These units are intended to afford our most vulnerable and working-class residents across the city, access to affordable housing and bring them closer to work and social opportunities.

Observing the implosion of the Kaserne Building in the innercity gave me such hope! It’s a new era The rebuilding has begun! Well done to MMC @mlungisi_baso @CoJhousing @myjoshco for being faithful with Mayoral Priority 5 – An inclusive @CityofJoburgZA#PuttingResidentsFirst pic.twitter.com/eOj6hL40q5

— Executive Mayor Mpho Phalatse (@mphophalatse1) May 15, 2022

Five-storey Karsene building imploded on Sunday 15 May 2022:

We are taking you to the next article automatically...You can cancel it below or click Load Now to read it now!

About Pelumi Emmanuel

Pelumi Emmanuel is an accomplished writer and journalist with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He is a passionate and dedicated professional who is committed to producing high-quality content that informs, engages, and entertains readers. Pelumi’s love for reading and writing is evident in his work, which has been read worldwide and has garnered him a loyal following. His journalistic expertise is matched only by his natural talent for storytelling, making his articles both informative and engaging. He lives in California, USA.