‘I can’t afford to pay rent’: how Lilian Ngoyi Street collapse led to closure of businesses
Amid drawn-out delays, the City of Johannesburg council speaker conducted an oversight visit to assess the restoration work
20 May 2025 - 04:30
“I can't afford to pay the rent any more. I am suffering now, it is very sensitive for me.” ..
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