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Refugees Relocated to Bellville

Refugees Relocated to Bellville

Hundreds of refugees evicted from the Central Methodist Mission Church are moved to "Paint City" in Bellville.
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Date taken
3 April 2020
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Ashraf Hendricks
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Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp
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Covid-19, Evictions
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Covid-19,  Refugees

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