Hope: Maphefo Legadimane , of Magobading village, collects water daily from the Motse river near her home. Water scarcity remains a major problem in most villages in Limpopo. (Lucas Ledwaba/Mukurukuru Media)
                                    
                                    People in the Fetakgomo Tubatse local municipality, who have to collect water from Motse River, are backing independent candidates because they’re tired of parties’ election promises
 		
			
				
	
		
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