When a neighborhood with every advantage—beachfront location, R1 billion in planned investment, proximity to three universities—still collapses into urban decay, something is fundamentally broken. This deep dive into Quigney, East London explores why South Africa’s urban development zones fail, how students became scapegoats for systemic neglect, and whether Eastern Cape municipalities have the governance mindset needed to manage cities.
We examine the broken window theory in action, investigate why the Sleeper Site innovation district never materialized despite international success models, and unpack the disconnect between identifying urban problems and actually solving them. From #FeesMustFall protests to abandoned buildings housing criminal enterprises, this is the story of how R840 million in development still couldn’t save a dying neighborhood.
What’s your experience with urban decay in South African cities? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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