Umhlali: Five Years, No Answers.

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This week on Uncensored we unpack a growing crisis with Ward 22 councillor Privi Makhan, examining the illegal land occupation on Transnet land behind the Umhlali Business Park. We look at Transnet's responsibility, the inaction that has allowed the occupation to grow, and what comes next.

21 May English South Africa News · News Commentary

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