4 Alex RDP beneficiary Victoria Smith

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One of the elderly residents in Alexandra is Victoria Smith, she voted for the first time in the country’s first democratic elections.

Smith said she has benefited from democracy with the awarding of an RDP home by the government.

Smith said although others did not receive their RDP houses, she is optimistic the government will build more houses.
17 May 2024 3PM English South Africa News · Daily News

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