Over 80 000 souls – over 80 000 stories.
We begin a new series of portraits – the Humans of Makhanda (HOM). These short profiles provide snapshots of the diverse, resilient and talented people whose colour, energy and service weave the intricate fabric of our district – and give us hope to persevere.
HOM is where Makhanda’s heart is.
Read the first batch of HOMies here:
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