A day in the plight of Kanaku

Tshireletso's visit brought a spark of hope to villagers PIC: LEBOGANG BAINGAPI
Tshireletso's visit brought a spark of hope to villagers PIC: LEBOGANG BAINGAPI

Mmegi Correspondent, LEBOGANG BAINGAPI, spent a day in Kanaku, witnessing the settlement’s relief at meeting with Local Government and Rural Development assistant minister, Botlogile Tshireletso

KANAKU: Along the Trans Kalahari highway as you approach Mabutsane village, you will find a right turn, travel 10 kilometres on gravel, ahead you will find a small settlement called Kanaku.

Arriving in Kanaku, you will be met by roaming livestock, which are typical of similar settlements countrywide and a water tank, which supplies the entire area.                                                                                                                                            Today, the quiet, rustic sleepiness has been disrupted by rare excitement. 

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