Newlands rugby saga in extra time as sale and redevelopment stall
South Africa’s iconic rugby ground could soon become a mixed-use precinct, but debt, rezoning and demolition hurdles could delay the project for years
08 May 2025 - 05:00
New negotiations for the sale of South Africa’s oldest rugby stadium are continuing, paving the way for the defunct property to be transformed into an upscale live, work and shop hub.
However, the redevelopment of the Newlands rugby stadium, which involves a lengthy rezoning and demolition process, may take another five years...
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