No housing for service workers in Hoedspruit, a tourist town
The luxury tourist town that’s surrounded by wildlife estates and private game reserves has no other place for them to stay.
Bernard Chiguvare
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100-year-old resident uses grant money for water as Musina crisis deepens
Musina, part of the Vhembe District Municipality, has struggled with chronic water shortages for more than a decade,
Gogos in flood-damaged Tshakhuma use social grants to fix roads for ambulance access
In January, large sections of Tshakhuma village were submerged in water, while overflowing rivers across Limpopo cut off key roads and damaged dozens of health facilities.
Daily trek up a mountain to collect firewood for villagers without electricity
The household has had no electricity since 2014. That same year, she received an RDP house from the government.
Limpopo village battles years without water and electricity
Water is delivered to a communal JoJo tank three times a week.
Sexual assault case in Musina exposes gaps in child safety at shelters
There are basic safeguards that must be followed, such as separate sleeping areas, background checks on staff, and constant supervision.
Years without electricity leave Limpopo villagers vulnerable to crime, risks health
Not having electricity means forgoing basic amenities like having a fridge and street lights.
Tshikota’s water crisis shows no signs of ending
Some residents buy water from those who own boreholes or private vendors selling water from the back of their bakkies.