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investment interest in what was once a peripheral part of Ekurhuleni . Further , this particular hotel offering from the Radisson Hotel Group is the first of its kind in South Africa . As part of the road upgrades for the new hotel , the parking and drop-off area for the high school was improved and made safer . A dedicated drop-off lane was constructed , and 2 traffic circles were introduced for traffic calming along the street frontage of the school . The road has also been paved to improve the entrance experience for all road users .
In conclusion , it would be amiss to not reference the vision of the Developer and Property Owner , Mr Zamani Letjane . Mr . Letjane used to live on the property where the convention centre and new hotel now stand . The house he lived in is still on the property , and if you were to ask him , he can direct you to what was once his room , with a view out to the then vacant land where these facilities have now been built . His story is an inspiration to many South Africans , and is an example of what one can achieve if they set their mind to it .
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