Limpopo mother seeks answers and support for daughter with cerebral palsy
The family lives in a one-room structure where cooking, bathing and sleeping all happen in the same space.
The family lives in a one-room structure where cooking, bathing and sleeping all happen in the same space.
Recent heavy rains have filled the abandoned pit with water, turning it into what residents describe as a dangerous makeshift swimming spot for children in the area.
Experts warn that malaria transmission may still be high 4-8 weeks after the rain subsides.
Community members say the Limpopo floods contaminated their drinking water.
Residents say they will not return to their former homes and are demanding relocation to safer areas.
“Our furniture is gone, and my house is flattened – it’s painful. I’ve lost everything."
The municipality says it has unblocked the sewage pipeline, removing all unwanted materials that had caused the blockage.
Having a valid ID is also key to people accessing social grants, leaving the undocumented elderly in a particularly vulnerable position.
A resident says they’ve been asking for a clinic since the 1980s – but nothing has been done.