Nelspruit street survivors

The surviving vulnerable souls of Nelspruit

SOUTH AFRICA | Thursday, 4 July 2013 | Views [1148] | View Larger Image

It’s either you stop for the traffic lights, Caltex or uuhm…sex. Two hours before midnight, Monica and Lucia are patiently waiting in the cold to feed lustful motorists for only 100 ZAR. A passing car draws neon lights which customize this self-styled Red light District, and a line which is also a danger tape warning about a health hazard. This province has the second highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in the country.

“Measles destroyed her eyesight at infancy” my Shona interpreter tells her response, resulting to this widower from Makore, Zimbabwe to illegaly cross the border to and from her homeland to feed her six children through the grace of helping hands.On the background is a resemblance of Nelson Mandela,46664 founder,with a smile that urge your contribution on her behalf.

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His window is the horizon, with the concrete as his mattress. Hit your car bell to wish sweet dreams to lonely Mandla, a name that means “strength”. He has the potential and desire to work like any typical man but has lost his ID document which hinders him stable employment. I’ve put my trust to the strong pillars that supports his roof that his loafing will end,

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Nelspruit street survivors

The surviving vulnerable souls of Nelspruit

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