But in the early 1980s investment in the suburb dried up and the building fell into disrepair.
The residents moved out and by 1990s, the entire neighbor turned into a slum.
Ponte City became a breeding ground for crime.
Its signature hollow core was the perfect trash dump and suicide point.
After four decades of decay, the core was filled with debris five stories high.
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Since 2001, the building has been undergoing steady renovation.
Sources:Wikipedia/Media Club South Africa
