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The luxury tourist town that’s surrounded by wildlife estates and private game reserves has no other place for them to stay.
Musina, part of the Vhembe District Municipality, has struggled with chronic water shortages for more than a decade,
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.
The household has had no electricity since 2014. That same year, she received an RDP house from the government.
Water is delivered to a communal JoJo tank three times a week.
There are basic safeguards that must be followed, such as separate sleeping areas, background checks on staff, and constant supervision.
Not having electricity means forgoing basic amenities like having a fridge and street lights.
Some residents buy water from those who own boreholes or private vendors selling water from the back of their bakkies.
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