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Blikkiesdorp: Cape Town’s ‘hell hole’ built on the blocks of ‘inhumane living conditions

By Ra-ees Moerat Residents in Blikkiesdorp deem the compound as a camp built in 'inhumane living conditions' – frankly described as a “hell hole”. The area, which was established some 10-years-ago, acts as a temporary relocation for desperate families who await permanent low cost housing. HOPE - HIV Out-reach Programme and Education - Cape Town in Blikkiesdorp hosted Voice of the Cape on Thursday, for a live broadcast. During the […]

today12 August 2017

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Blikkiesdorp, a forgotten community

By Thakira Desai Photos by Thakira Desai and freelance filmmaker, Steffan Siebel-Cortopassi In startling contrast to the inner city, VOC's news team was this week left speechless upon witnessing the reality of life on the outskirts of the City of Cape Town, in an area that is aptly nicknamed 'Blikkiesdorp'. Keeping in line with the station's mandate as a community broadcaster, VOC visited the neglected community to provide residents with […]

today11 August 2017

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