123-year-old Johannesburg skyscraper built by a Randlord goes on sale for R117 million

A 123-year-old Johannesburg skyscraper, once a cornerstone of the city's early mining industry, is now on sale for a staggering R117 million. Completed in 1903, the Corner House was a symbol of Johannesburg's rapid growth and wealth, but it fell into disrepair before being acquired by property developer Urban Ocean in 2003. Now, as it seeks a new owner, the building's rich history and potential for redevelopment raise questions about the city's evolving identity and the fate of its architectural heritage.