Delta Park: The fascinating history behind all that lush green grass

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Delta Park in Blairgowrie is one of Joburg’s favourite green spaces — perfect for dog walks, jogs, and lazy picnics.

But the well-known park hides a rather unusual past beneath all that lush grass.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers went digging for the story…
21 Nov 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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