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IN THE MUD: Kensington businesses suffer 70% decline as Joburg Water rips up Queen Street
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A Kensington community group has been trying to revive the historic Joburg suburb, but residents and businesses have endured months of mud, dust and disrupted access as Johannesburg Water replaces pipes.
- A Kensington community group has been trying to revive the historic Joburg suburb, but residents and businesses have endured months of mud, dust and disrupted access as Johannesburg Water replaces pipes.
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- IN THE MUD: Kensington businesses suffer 70% decline as Joburg Water rips up Queen Street
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- Left: A Kensington community group has been trying to revive the historic Joburg suburb, but residents and businesses have endured months of mud, dust and disrupted access as Johannesburg Water replaces pipes.
- Center: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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