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Day nine without electricity in Venterpos

See how residents get by without electricity.

The saga continues as Friday, 20 August marks day nine of residents of Venterspos having to make do without electricity.

Despite their numerous calls for help going unanswered, life has to go on, and some of the residents have shared photos with the Herald of how they’ve been getting by.

A paraffin lamp to scare away the dark.

The only way to get a decent bath is to heat water on an open fire or a gas stove, and candles and torches provide light.

Residents have to use alternative methods to prepare food. Photo: Submitted.

Read the full story of Venterspos residents’ battles to have their electricity restored in the Herald dated August 27.

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