Sunnyside, Pretoria
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Sunnyside | ||
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PO box | 9585 | |
Sunnyside is one of the oldest
Development
Sunnyside of the late 19th and early 20th century was a suburb of houses and mansions. Esselen street was named after
The suburb now consists mostly of high density residential developments,[3] which in the 21st century ranges from reasonably upmarket to dilapidated. Esselen street is flanked by a strip of retail businesses, restaurants and clubs. The day time street scene is very busy, with heavy pedestrian traffic and hawkers peddling food or wares on street corners. Student residences or communes and residential houses are situated in the quieter eastern part. Like much of the inner city, this suburb's retail, entertainment and nightlife area has become less upmarket since the 1980s, and rundown and dirty in places.[4]
Demographics
The post-Apartheid era saw an influx of local and foreign people of different races to the high density residential areas, which they found affordable.[3] Consequently, a number of languages are now spoken here. The social evils of crime and substance abuse[3] have necessitated beefed up security at all residences, the inhabitants of which are often living in impoverished conditions.
References
- ^ a b c d "Sub Place Sunnyside". Census 2011.
- ^ Kleijn, Angie. "Toeka se dae: Digter ontsnap in hoë hakke en kappie – en dis nie al nie". bronberger.co.za. Bronberger. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
- ^ a b c Oosthuizen, Liesl (22 July 2015). "Ondernemingsbestuur ploeg terug op Mandeladag". up.ac.za. UP: Departement Ondernemingsbestuur. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- ^ "Jan Rap" (15 December 2011). "Waar is die pret in Pretoria? Die plek het sy siel verloor". Retrieved 13 August 2018.
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