F/town CBD vendors plead for alternative market
Saturday, January 27, 2024 | 120 Views |
Demolition of the market place PIC: LESEDI MKHUTSHWA
It was a heartbreaking scene as the vendors in the CBD market place watched in despair as the city's bulldozers demolished their stalls and shops.
Some vendors expressed their frustration and anger at the situation, while others simply stood in shock.
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