Khayelitsha residents saving the environment by turning alien water weed into fertiliser and household décor
Water hyacinth, which was choking the township's precious wetland park, is now being converted into fertiliser and household goods
17 September 2023 - 00:00
Three years ago, Khayelitsha canoeists Siyanda Sompangisa and his brother Akhona regularly took tourists on canoeing and kayaking adventures through the township’s wetland, known for its variety of birds and aquatic life. ..
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