Garbage piling up in Cape Town townships as extortion gangs drive out City contractors

Picture and words: Sandiso Phaliso / GroundUp On almost every corner in Samora Machel, Philippi East and Browns Farm in Cape Town, rubbish is piling up. There is so much rubbish that some streets, such as Hart Lane and Oliver Tambo Drive, have narrowed and garbage is blocking their storm drains. Also read: City staff face more threats and attempts of extortion in … Continue reading Garbage piling up in Cape Town townships as extortion gangs drive out City contractors