It's really tragic. I do go to certain informal settlements on a daily basis, in particular, the Thembelihle informal settlement. The world they live in is truly a very horrible place to be. This informal settlement in is both extension 9, 10 and 11B in Lenasia. The one is extension 11B has close to 400 shacks. It’s the smallest of the 3 informal settlements. There’s one water tank where people queue just to get water. The kids play around filthy waste. What I have seen though is the large level of skilled individuals such as electricians, plumbers, tilers, builders, contractors, mechanics etc. What has always strengthened my resolve is this: There are many school kids and university kids that live in Thembelihe. I see them on a daily basis as they must pass my home to go to school or university. They study under such severe conditions. No light at night, only candle light, severe cold in Winter, shortage of stationery and even food but they take this in their stride and they succeed. So at times when I become despondent about studying a certain chapter and even lazy I always think of my Black brothers and sisters who are undergoing the same process but only under great hardship....
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