REVIEW | 'Tenement Hell: Home Hillbrow' Is More Than a Documentary – It Is a Call to Rebuild Johannesburg's Forgotten Heart
By Noko Maleka | InsightJoziNews.org Last night's screening of "Tenement Hell: Home Hillbrow" on eNCA was more than compelling television—it was an important national conversation about one of Johannesburg's most misunderstood suburbs. The documentary paints a raw, honest and thought-provoking picture of Hillbrow, exposing both its painful realities and the resilience of the people who continue to call it home. For many South Africans, Hillbrow has become synonymous with crime, hijacked buildings, overcrowding and urban decay. However, this documentary challenges viewers to look beyond those stereotypes and recognise that Hillbrow is also home to hardworking families, business owners, security personnel, community activists and people who refuse to give up on the inner city. Among the prominent voices featured was Helen Zille , who herself grew up in Hillbrow. Her reflections reminded viewers that Hillbrow was once one of Johannesburg's most vibra...