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Evictions in Makhaza, Khayelitsha

Evictions in Makhaza, Khayelitsha

Scores are left homeless after being evicted for illegally occupying land in Makhaza, Khayelitsha in Cape Town.
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Date taken
13 March 2018
Photo by
Ashraf Hendricks
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Ashraf Hendricks/GroundUp
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Evictions,  Housing,  Khayelitsha,  Makhaza,  Police

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