Schoolchildren River Crossing South Africa

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The Mail & Guardian witnessed first-hand the struggles faced by residents trying simply to move in and out of the community. After more than three hours on a heavily potholed tar road that ends halfway, the journey continued along a punishing gravel route leading to the village.

ALFRED DUMA MUNICIPALITY

KZN village cut off as deadly river crossings claim lives

Residents of uMhlwazi in KwaZulu-Natal’s uThukela district say repeated government promises to build a bridge over the Indaka River have gone unfulfilled, leaving learners and…

Sandile Motha