Streets of Mfuleni flooded

Much needed rain comes to Cape Town, but it’s a mixed blessing for residents of informal settlements

| By Photo Essay | Cape Town
Photo of flooded intersection
A man gingerly navigates his way through the streets of Mfuleni.
Treading carefully through through a narrow path.
Using stepping stones to avoid getting wet.
A woman sweeps the flood water away.
Nearly everything is wet, but it’s vital to keep shoes dry.
A cat drinks from the flood water.
Homes under water.

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Questions for the ward councillor

Dear Editor

Where is the Ward Councillor here?
Has he/she been pro-active in the upgrade (particularly sub-terranean infrastructure)?
Public representatives should not use voters as fodder.
We need to monitor Councillors more closely.
They have a fair bit of pull.

Sincerely
Riyaaz Ismail
19 Sep 2016

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