'We are on our own,' says NW village as political parties come knocking
Welcome to Madidi, where residents lock their gates against campaigning politicians who have brought them neither water nor power
24 October 2021 - 00:00
The people of Madidi village in Madibeng municipality, North West, are used to seeing to their own electricity and water supply...
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