South African here. This is representative of the decline of the country as a whole. Tourists, especially woman and caucasians stay away, you are highly likely to be a victim of violent crime.
Hillbrow had been considered a fancy place until the criminal activity gradually turned the area into a gangland. By the end of the 90s many gangs moved into the Ponte City, devastating it and leaving 5 stories high pile of debris in the “core.”
South African here. This is representative of the decline of the country as a whole. Tourists, especially woman and caucasians stay away, you are highly likely to be a victim of violent crime.