The AC unit wasn't working and needed to be gassed. This should really be fairly basic maintenance when letting out properties, especially in the middle of the South African summer. I had to get up multiple times in the night to jump in the shower to cool off as the heat was unbearable. We were told that somebody would be coming to fix it but this never happened. We were also told that we would then be given a fan instead but this never arrived.
I also think it's important to mention that the photos don't really reflect the reality of the apartment. There is grey painted concrete floor covered in unsightly scratches which give the apartment a bit of a prison cell vibe.
On a positive note though the location is great and the pool area on the roof is a great spot to relax.
Definitely worth bringing a power pack and some lighting as there is no generator for when the load shedding happens.