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Protesters demand end to power cuts and sewage spills

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About 100 people marched to the Eskom offices and then to municipal office in Khayelitsha on Tuesday. Photo: Vincent Lali

Residents of Khayelitsha marched to Eskom and municipal offices on Tuesday to demand better electricity and cleaner streets.
The march was organised by civic groups, Cry of the Xcluded and Amadoda Qotho.
The protesters said electricity outages were frequent, and faults were not repaired quick enough.
Eskom said it had reduced the number of outstanding repairs from 6,000 in July to about 500.

About 100 protesters marched to the Eskom offices in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, and then to municipal offices on Tuesday demanding better electricity supply and cleaner streets.
The march was organised by Cry of the Xcluded and Amadoda…

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