Prudhoe residents might have won a land claim recently that dates back more than 32 years, when they were forcefully removed from the area, but for most of the villagers, making ends meet is a daily struggle.
Most residents in the deeply impoverished area in Peddie are living below the poverty line, and rely on government social grants.
The villagers are under no illusion that having the land back will immediately change their lives.
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Hope springs eternal in Prudhoe
Most residents in the deeply impoverished area in Peddie are living below the poverty line, and rely on government social grants.
The villagers are under no illusion that having the land back will immediately change their lives.
“For the full story get a copy of the Dispatch or subscribe to our e-Edition for the complete newspaper with jobs, classifieds, crosswords, TV schedules and back editions”.
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