Pensioner forced to live in hall after extortionists stall housing project

Western Cape infrastructure MEC Tertius Simmers’ spokesperson Ntobeko Mbingeleli says the project has been delayed by 19 months

02 September 2024 - 04:40 By Thompho Mmbi, Anam Magqangeni and Anda Mankayi

Pensioner Louisa Tsolo's persistent cough echoed through the Luyolo Recreation Hall in Gugulethu, Cape Town...

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