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	{{reflist}}someone tempered with my water meter 40 George Duff Street CE3 vanderbijlpark 1911 looks if they wanted to steel it today when I wanted to go and do my water reading it was completely disabled because it was turned around pieter immelman 40 George Duff Street CE3 vanderbijlpark 1911

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	Vanderbijlpark has major influences of Dutch, French, German, and Italian architecture, due to the settlement of foreigners during the late 1800s and early 1900s. From the early 1900s up until the late 1980s the local building industry was owned by a select group of wealthy developers represented by companies such as Visser Properties and the Visser family, Dias Family, and Storm Family to name a few. Construction and design companies thrived during these times, such as van der Merwe & Associates Engineering, DG Ladegaard also Modern Homes Architects, founded by Gwendolyn Olive Ferreira and Leslie van Wyk in 1987 (later named DOS). DOS was renamed Go Homes again in 2012 and is currently owned by Jean Marx, the grandson of Gwen Ferreira. Jean Marx and the Companies owned by the Jean Marx & Asma Dukanda brands moved to the city of Johannesburg and were last known to operate from Parkwood & Saxonwold.<ref name=":0" />		Vanderbijlpark has major influences of Dutch, French, German, and Italian architecture, due to the settlement of foreigners during the late 1800s and early 1900s. From the early 1900s up until the late 1980s the local building industry was owned by a select group of wealthy developers represented by companies such as Visser Properties and the Visser family, Dias Family, and Storm Family to name a few. Construction and design companies thrived during these times, such as van der Merwe & Associates Engineering, DG Ladegaard also Modern Homes Architects, founded by Gwendolyn Olive Ferreira and Leslie van Wyk in 1987 (later named DOS). DOS was renamed Go Homes again in 2012 and is currently owned by Jean Marx, the grandson of Gwen Ferreira. Jean Marx and the Companies owned by the Jean Marx & Asma Dukanda brands moved to the city of Johannesburg and were last known to operate from Parkwood & Saxonwold.<ref name=":0" />

	The town center also consists of many old buildings also showcasing the beautiful homes built during the late 1800s and early 1900s, some have fallen into dramatic decay over the years. Continuous efforts are however undertaken by some individuals and companies to restore these classic homes to their former glory.<ref~~>https~~:/~~/www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref~~>		The town center also consists of many old buildings also showcasing the beautiful homes built during the late 1800s and early 1900s, some have fallen into dramatic decay over the years. Continuous efforts are however undertaken by some individuals and companies to restore these classic homes to their former glory.<ref name=":0" />

	SW5 Proper and Vaal riverfront properties remain some of the most extravagant and largest homes in the country to this day. The value of these properties has however dramatically declined since 2015 due to corruption in local government.		SW5 Proper and Vaal riverfront properties remain some of the most extravagant and largest homes in the country to this day. The value of these properties has however dramatically declined since 2015 due to corruption in local government.

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	Another significant part of the Vaal's wealth lies on the Marlbank of the Vaal River towards Loch Vaal, west of the CBD. Some of these homes are sized up to 7,000 square meters and more. The area is often also referred to as the "billionaires bend" as it houses some of the most expensive homes in Africa, ranging from R100 million upwards for a single property. Many of the inhabitants of the Marlbank river stretch do not necessarily have business interests in the town itself. Many of them live there because of the picturesque landscapes and extravagant estates. Helicopter sights are frequent as the wealthy property owners on Marlbank fly in and out from the city of Johannesburg 80km North of Vanderbijlpark.<ref name=":0" />		Another significant part of the Vaal's wealth lies on the Marlbank of the Vaal River towards Loch Vaal, west of the CBD. Some of these homes are sized up to 7,000 square meters and more. The area is often also referred to as the "billionaires bend" as it houses some of the most expensive homes in Africa, ranging from R100 million upwards for a single property. Many of the inhabitants of the Marlbank river stretch do not necessarily have business interests in the town itself. Many of them live there because of the picturesque landscapes and extravagant estates. Helicopter sights are frequent as the wealthy property owners on Marlbank fly in and out from the city of Johannesburg 80km North of Vanderbijlpark.<ref name=":0" />

	Vanderbijlpark has major influences of Dutch, French, German, and Italian architecture, due to the settlement of foreigners during the late 1800s and early 1900s. From the early 1900s up until the late 1980s the local building industry was owned by a select group of wealthy developers represented by companies such as Visser Properties and the Visser family, Dias Family, and Storm Family to name a few. Construction and design companies thrived during these times, such as van der Merwe & Associates Engineering, DG Ladegaard also Modern Homes Architects, founded by Gwendolyn Olive Ferreira and Leslie van Wyk in 1987 (later named DOS). DOS was renamed Go Homes again in 2012 and is currently owned by Jean Marx, the grandson of Gwen Ferreira. Jean Marx and the Companies owned by the Jean Marx & Asma Dukanda brands moved to the city of Johannesburg and were last known to operate from Parkwood & Saxonwold.<ref~~>https~~:/~~/www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref~~>		Vanderbijlpark has major influences of Dutch, French, German, and Italian architecture, due to the settlement of foreigners during the late 1800s and early 1900s. From the early 1900s up until the late 1980s the local building industry was owned by a select group of wealthy developers represented by companies such as Visser Properties and the Visser family, Dias Family, and Storm Family to name a few. Construction and design companies thrived during these times, such as van der Merwe & Associates Engineering, DG Ladegaard also Modern Homes Architects, founded by Gwendolyn Olive Ferreira and Leslie van Wyk in 1987 (later named DOS). DOS was renamed Go Homes again in 2012 and is currently owned by Jean Marx, the grandson of Gwen Ferreira. Jean Marx and the Companies owned by the Jean Marx & Asma Dukanda brands moved to the city of Johannesburg and were last known to operate from Parkwood & Saxonwold.<ref name=":0" />

	The town center also consists of many old buildings also showcasing the beautiful homes built during the late 1800s and early 1900s, some have fallen into dramatic decay over the years. Continuous efforts are however undertaken by some individuals and companies to restore these classic homes to their former glory.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>		The town center also consists of many old buildings also showcasing the beautiful homes built during the late 1800s and early 1900s, some have fallen into dramatic decay over the years. Continuous efforts are however undertaken by some individuals and companies to restore these classic homes to their former glory.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>

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	The suburb called SW5 houses some of the most extravagant and sought-after estates in the Vaal triangle. Dr. HJ van der Bijl and Aldridge had built their private estates in this area during the late 1800s, and these homes are now privately owned and still preserved on Grieg street in SW5. Some of the stands in the area range between 2–4 acres. The stands used to be much larger in the day of Dr van der Bijl, however, further development of the town increased the use of subdivided stands.<ref name=":0" />		The suburb called SW5 houses some of the most extravagant and sought-after estates in the Vaal triangle. Dr. HJ van der Bijl and Aldridge had built their private estates in this area during the late 1800s, and these homes are now privately owned and still preserved on Grieg street in SW5. Some of the stands in the area range between 2–4 acres. The stands used to be much larger in the day of Dr van der Bijl, however, further development of the town increased the use of subdivided stands.<ref name=":0" />

	Another significant part of the Vaal's wealth lies on the Marlbank of the Vaal River towards Loch Vaal, west of the CBD. Some of these homes are sized up to 7,000 square meters and more. The area is often also referred to as the "billionaires bend" as it houses some of the most expensive homes in Africa, ranging from R100 million upwards for a single property. Many of the inhabitants of the Marlbank river stretch do not necessarily have business interests in the town itself. Many of them live there because of the picturesque landscapes and extravagant estates. Helicopter sights are frequent as the wealthy property owners on Marlbank fly in and out from the city of Johannesburg 80km North of Vanderbijlpark.<ref~~>https~~:/~~/www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref~~>		Another significant part of the Vaal's wealth lies on the Marlbank of the Vaal River towards Loch Vaal, west of the CBD. Some of these homes are sized up to 7,000 square meters and more. The area is often also referred to as the "billionaires bend" as it houses some of the most expensive homes in Africa, ranging from R100 million upwards for a single property. Many of the inhabitants of the Marlbank river stretch do not necessarily have business interests in the town itself. Many of them live there because of the picturesque landscapes and extravagant estates. Helicopter sights are frequent as the wealthy property owners on Marlbank fly in and out from the city of Johannesburg 80km North of Vanderbijlpark.<ref name=":0" />

	Vanderbijlpark has major influences of Dutch, French, German, and Italian architecture, due to the settlement of foreigners during the late 1800s and early 1900s. From the early 1900s up until the late 1980s the local building industry was owned by a select group of wealthy developers represented by companies such as Visser Properties and the Visser family, Dias Family, and Storm Family to name a few. Construction and design companies thrived during these times, such as van der Merwe & Associates Engineering, DG Ladegaard also Modern Homes Architects, founded by Gwendolyn Olive Ferreira and Leslie van Wyk in 1987 (later named DOS). DOS was renamed Go Homes again in 2012 and is currently owned by Jean Marx, the grandson of Gwen Ferreira. Jean Marx and the Companies owned by the Jean Marx & Asma Dukanda brands moved to the city of Johannesburg and were last known to operate from Parkwood & Saxonwold.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>		Vanderbijlpark has major influences of Dutch, French, German, and Italian architecture, due to the settlement of foreigners during the late 1800s and early 1900s. From the early 1900s up until the late 1980s the local building industry was owned by a select group of wealthy developers represented by companies such as Visser Properties and the Visser family, Dias Family, and Storm Family to name a few. Construction and design companies thrived during these times, such as van der Merwe & Associates Engineering, DG Ladegaard also Modern Homes Architects, founded by Gwendolyn Olive Ferreira and Leslie van Wyk in 1987 (later named DOS). DOS was renamed Go Homes again in 2012 and is currently owned by Jean Marx, the grandson of Gwen Ferreira. Jean Marx and the Companies owned by the Jean Marx & Asma Dukanda brands moved to the city of Johannesburg and were last known to operate from Parkwood & Saxonwold.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>

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	Most of the town's houses were built by ISCOR during the 1947–1964 period, and these homes are all built in exactly the same format. About 60% of the town's population lives in these homes. Some modern suburbs were established by the wealthy on the banks of the [[Vaal River]]. Large, modern buildings and apartment blocks were erected in open areas around the CBD.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Vanderbijlpark suburbs you'll want to move to right now \|url=https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/ \|access-date=2024-03-13 \|website=www.century21.co.za}}</ref>		Most of the town's houses were built by ISCOR during the 1947–1964 period, and these homes are all built in exactly the same format. About 60% of the town's population lives in these homes. Some modern suburbs were established by the wealthy on the banks of the [[Vaal River]]. Large, modern buildings and apartment blocks were erected in open areas around the CBD.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=Vanderbijlpark suburbs you'll want to move to right now \|url=https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/ \|access-date=2024-03-13 \|website=www.century21.co.za}}</ref>

	The suburb called SW5 houses some of the most extravagant and sought-after estates in the Vaal triangle. Dr. HJ van der Bijl and Aldridge had built their private estates in this area during the late 1800s, and these homes are now privately owned and still preserved on Grieg street in SW5. Some of the stands in the area range between 2–4 acres. The stands used to be much larger in the day of Dr van der Bijl, however, further development of the town increased the use of subdivided stands.<ref~~>https~~:/~~/www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref~~>		The suburb called SW5 houses some of the most extravagant and sought-after estates in the Vaal triangle. Dr. HJ van der Bijl and Aldridge had built their private estates in this area during the late 1800s, and these homes are now privately owned and still preserved on Grieg street in SW5. Some of the stands in the area range between 2–4 acres. The stands used to be much larger in the day of Dr van der Bijl, however, further development of the town increased the use of subdivided stands.<ref name=":0" />

	Another significant part of the Vaal's wealth lies on the Marlbank of the Vaal River towards Loch Vaal, west of the CBD. Some of these homes are sized up to 7,000 square meters and more. The area is often also referred to as the "billionaires bend" as it houses some of the most expensive homes in Africa, ranging from R100 million upwards for a single property. Many of the inhabitants of the Marlbank river stretch do not necessarily have business interests in the town itself. Many of them live there because of the picturesque landscapes and extravagant estates. Helicopter sights are frequent as the wealthy property owners on Marlbank fly in and out from the city of Johannesburg 80km North of Vanderbijlpark.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>		Another significant part of the Vaal's wealth lies on the Marlbank of the Vaal River towards Loch Vaal, west of the CBD. Some of these homes are sized up to 7,000 square meters and more. The area is often also referred to as the "billionaires bend" as it houses some of the most expensive homes in Africa, ranging from R100 million upwards for a single property. Many of the inhabitants of the Marlbank river stretch do not necessarily have business interests in the town itself. Many of them live there because of the picturesque landscapes and extravagant estates. Helicopter sights are frequent as the wealthy property owners on Marlbank fly in and out from the city of Johannesburg 80km North of Vanderbijlpark.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>

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	Most of the town's houses were built by ISCOR during the 1947–1964 period, and these homes are all built in exactly the same format. About 60% of the town's population lives in these homes. Some modern suburbs were established by the wealthy on the banks of the [[Vaal River]]. Large, modern buildings and apartment blocks were erected in open areas around the CBD.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>		Most of the town's houses were built by ISCOR during the 1947–1964 period, and these homes are all built in exactly the same format. About 60% of the town's population lives in these homes. Some modern suburbs were established by the wealthy on the banks of the [[Vaal River]]. Large, modern buildings and apartment blocks were erected in open areas around the CBD.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Vanderbijlpark suburbs you'll want to move to right now \|url=https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/ \|access-date=2024-03-13 \|website=www.century21.co.za}}</ref>

	The suburb called SW5 houses some of the most extravagant and sought-after estates in the Vaal triangle. Dr. HJ van der Bijl and Aldridge had built their private estates in this area during the late 1800s, and these homes are now privately owned and still preserved on Grieg street in SW5. Some of the stands in the area range between 2–4 acres. The stands used to be much larger in the day of Dr van der Bijl, however, further development of the town increased the use of subdivided stands.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>		The suburb called SW5 houses some of the most extravagant and sought-after estates in the Vaal triangle. Dr. HJ van der Bijl and Aldridge had built their private estates in this area during the late 1800s, and these homes are now privately owned and still preserved on Grieg street in SW5. Some of the stands in the area range between 2–4 acres. The stands used to be much larger in the day of Dr van der Bijl, however, further development of the town increased the use of subdivided stands.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>

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	The Vaal High School Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark		The Vaal High School

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	Curro Vanderbiljpark High School		Curro Vanderbiljpark High School

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	Another significant part of the Vaal's wealth lies on the Marlbank of the Vaal River towards Loch Vaal, west of the CBD. Some of these homes are sized up to 7,000 square meters and more. The area is often also referred to as the "billionaires bend" as it houses some of the most expensive homes in Africa, ranging from R100 million upwards for a single property. Many of the inhabitants of the Marlbank river stretch do not necessarily have business interests in the town itself. Many of them live there because of the picturesque landscapes and extravagant estates. Helicopter sights are frequent as the wealthy property owners on Marlbank fly in and out from the city of Johannesburg 80km North of Vanderbijlpark.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>		Another significant part of the Vaal's wealth lies on the Marlbank of the Vaal River towards Loch Vaal, west of the CBD. Some of these homes are sized up to 7,000 square meters and more. The area is often also referred to as the "billionaires bend" as it houses some of the most expensive homes in Africa, ranging from R100 million upwards for a single property. Many of the inhabitants of the Marlbank river stretch do not necessarily have business interests in the town itself. Many of them live there because of the picturesque landscapes and extravagant estates. Helicopter sights are frequent as the wealthy property owners on Marlbank fly in and out from the city of Johannesburg 80km North of Vanderbijlpark.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>

	Vanderbijlpark has major influences of Dutch, French, German, and Italian architecture, due to the settlement of foreigners during the late 1800s and early 1900s. From the early 1900s up until the late 1980s the local building industry was owned by a select group of wealthy developers represented by companies such as Visser Properties and the Visser family, Dias Family, and Storm Family to name a few. Construction and design companies thrived during these times, such as van der Merwe & Associates Engineering, DG Ladegaard also Modern Homes Architects, founded by Gwendolyn Olive Ferreira and Leslie van Wyk in 1987 (later named DOS). DOS was renamed Go Homes again in 2012 and is currently owned by Jean Marx, the grandson of Gwen Ferreira. Jean Marx and the Companies owned by the Jean Marx & Asma Dukanda brands moved to the city of Johannesburg and were last known to operate from Parkwood & Saxonwold.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref> speculations around moving out of the Vaal seems to lean toward the Engineering Magnate Brik, However the recent reverse migration back to Vanderbijlpark of GO shows a sign of hope for new developments. Hopefully Brik will return the follow this time.		Vanderbijlpark has major influences of Dutch, French, German, and Italian architecture, due to the settlement of foreigners during the late 1800s and early 1900s. From the early 1900s up until the late 1980s the local building industry was owned by a select group of wealthy developers represented by companies such as Visser Properties and the Visser family, Dias Family, and Storm Family to name a few. Construction and design companies thrived during these times, such as van der Merwe & Associates Engineering, DG Ladegaard also Modern Homes Architects, founded by Gwendolyn Olive Ferreira and Leslie van Wyk in 1987 (later named DOS). DOS was renamed Go Homes again in 2012 and is currently owned by Jean Marx, the grandson of Gwen Ferreira. Jean Marx and the Companies owned by the Jean Marx & Asma Dukanda brands moved to the city of Johannesburg and were last known to operate from Parkwood & Saxonwold.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>

	The town center also consists of many old buildings also showcasing the beautiful homes built during the late 1800s and early 1900s, some have fallen into dramatic decay over the years. Continuous efforts are however undertaken by some individuals and companies to restore these classic homes to their former glory.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>		The town center also consists of many old buildings also showcasing the beautiful homes built during the late 1800s and early 1900s, some have fallen into dramatic decay over the years. Continuous efforts are however undertaken by some individuals and companies to restore these classic homes to their former glory.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>

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	Another significant part of the Vaal's wealth lies on the Marlbank of the Vaal River towards Loch Vaal, west of the CBD. Some of these homes are sized up to 7,000 square meters and more. The area is often also referred to as the "billionaires bend" as it houses some of the most expensive homes in Africa, ranging from R100 million upwards for a single property. Many of the inhabitants of the Marlbank river stretch do not necessarily have business interests in the town itself. Many of them live there because of the picturesque landscapes and extravagant estates. Helicopter sights are frequent as the wealthy property owners on Marlbank fly in and out from the city of Johannesburg 80km North of Vanderbijlpark.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>		Another significant part of the Vaal's wealth lies on the Marlbank of the Vaal River towards Loch Vaal, west of the CBD. Some of these homes are sized up to 7,000 square meters and more. The area is often also referred to as the "billionaires bend" as it houses some of the most expensive homes in Africa, ranging from R100 million upwards for a single property. Many of the inhabitants of the Marlbank river stretch do not necessarily have business interests in the town itself. Many of them live there because of the picturesque landscapes and extravagant estates. Helicopter sights are frequent as the wealthy property owners on Marlbank fly in and out from the city of Johannesburg 80km North of Vanderbijlpark.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>

	Vanderbijlpark has major influences of Dutch, French, German, and Italian architecture, due to the settlement of foreigners during the late 1800s and early 1900s. From the early 1900s up until the late 1980s the local building industry was owned by a select group of wealthy developers represented by companies such as Visser Properties and the Visser family, Dias Family, and Storm Family to name a few. Construction and design companies thrived during these times, such as van der Merwe & Associates Engineering, DG Ladegaard also Modern Homes Architects, founded by Gwendolyn Olive Ferreira and Leslie van Wyk in 1987 (later named DOS). DOS was renamed Go Homes again in 2012 and is currently owned by Jean Marx, the grandson of Gwen Ferreira. Jean Marx and the Companies owned by the Jean Marx & Asma Dukanda brands moved to the city of Johannesburg and were last known to operate from Parkwood & Saxonwold.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>		Vanderbijlpark has major influences of Dutch, French, German, and Italian architecture, due to the settlement of foreigners during the late 1800s and early 1900s. From the early 1900s up until the late 1980s the local building industry was owned by a select group of wealthy developers represented by companies such as Visser Properties and the Visser family, Dias Family, and Storm Family to name a few. Construction and design companies thrived during these times, such as van der Merwe & Associates Engineering, DG Ladegaard also Modern Homes Architects, founded by Gwendolyn Olive Ferreira and Leslie van Wyk in 1987 (later named DOS). DOS was renamed Go Homes again in 2012 and is currently owned by Jean Marx, the grandson of Gwen Ferreira. Jean Marx and the Companies owned by the Jean Marx & Asma Dukanda brands moved to the city of Johannesburg and were last known to operate from Parkwood & Saxonwold.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref> speculations around moving out of the Vaal seems to lean toward the Engineering Magnate Brik, However the recent reverse migration back to Vanderbijlpark of GO shows a sign of hope for new developments. Hopefully Brik will return the follow this time.

	The town center also consists of many old buildings also showcasing the beautiful homes built during the late 1800s and early 1900s, some have fallen into dramatic decay over the years. Continuous efforts are however undertaken by some individuals and companies to restore these classic homes to their former glory.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>		The town center also consists of many old buildings also showcasing the beautiful homes built during the late 1800s and early 1900s, some have fallen into dramatic decay over the years. Continuous efforts are however undertaken by some individuals and companies to restore these classic homes to their former glory.<ref>https://www.century21.co.za/news/vanderbijlpark-suburbs-youll-want-to-move-to-right-now/</ref>

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	Since 2015 the town has had a gradual negative economic growth, to such a degree that the local council was declared bankrupt in November 2019. This happened when billions of property tax proceeds to the municipality were stolen by local government officials.		Since 2015 the town has had a gradual negative economic growth, to such a degree that the local council was declared bankrupt in November 2019. This happened when billions of property tax proceeds to the municipality were stolen by local government officials.

	The 2019 bankruptcy of the local government was due to billions of unpaid accounts to [[Rand Water]] and [[Eskom]]. Investigations of late 2019 led to findings that R800 million was stolen by the mayor of the town within a short period of 8 months{{Citation needed}}. This has caused a significant collapse in industries and in turn; building development in the town.		The 2019 bankruptcy of the local government was due to billions of unpaid accounts to [[Rand Water]] and [[Eskom]]. Investigations of late 2019 led to findings that R800 million was stolen by the mayor of the town within a short period of 8 months{{Citation needed\|date=November 2023}}. This has caused a significant collapse in industries and in turn; building development in the town.

	Post-2020 pandemic Vanderbijlpark has proven to serve as a slow but optimistic "reset button" on the Vaal's local economy. The post-2015 buyers market was capitalized on by many wealthy developers and local businesses that remain patriotic Vaaltonians, and still, continue to fight for the restoration of the town's former glory. Challenges for investors buying up commercial properties still remain as they are faced with some of the highest land taxes in the country, yet with the lowest value for the expense to local government. Making Vanderbijlpark investments a bit of a rich man's game, considering how much these property owners also spend on initiatives to take maintenance of infrastructure into their own hands.		Post-2020 pandemic Vanderbijlpark has proven to serve as a slow but optimistic "reset button" on the Vaal's local economy. The post-2015 buyers market was capitalized on by many wealthy developers and local businesses that remain patriotic Vaaltonians, and still, continue to fight for the restoration of the town's former glory. Challenges for investors buying up commercial properties still remain as they are faced with some of the highest land taxes in the country, yet with the lowest value for the expense to local government. Making Vanderbijlpark investments a bit of a rich man's game, considering how much these property owners also spend on initiatives to take maintenance of infrastructure into their own hands.