The Vlei: ‘We are not going to die of the coronavirus here, We are going to die of hunger’
In the heart of Athlone, a myriad of shacks sits on an open plot of land hidden between the avenues of Belgravia. This informal settlement is known to many as 'the Vlei'. The Vlei is home to various religions, races and ethnicities. But what binds the residents is their need for sustenance and an income. Most residents in the Vlei depend solely on begging to support their needs thus making […]
