Despite a huge amount of opposition from local residents, and despite the fact that much of the land they plan to use is an historic burial ground for the Mfengu people who lived in Richmond Hill in the 1800s, the PWD and Police seem determined to go ahead and erect a 4 storey eyesore on the site next to this lovely historic building. They will effectively block most views of it, as well as casting the park into shade for much of the day. The arrogance and patronising attitude of the officials who attended the public meeting last night was unbelievable. It seems that, 14 years into democracy, little has changed in some departments!
Boooooo…. Bbooooooo…. *snarl* *spit* *growl* May the ghosts of those Mfengo’s come to haunt them.
The more things are changing, the more it stays the same ……
How sad. When will people learn to protect not only their arthitectural heritage, but also their aesthetic environment?? And don’t you hate public meetings that are held merely for the sake of going throught the motions, with the decision already taken?
So true, 14 years later……there has been change, but I wonder what type of change!!!!