South Africa: Rubbish Dump Is a Hazard for Some but a Lifeline for Others

"I know that the discarded food could be dangerous to the health of me and my child, but I don't have an option."

In the small farming town of Paterson, 70 kilometres from Port Elizabeth, residents say a poorly managed dumping site poses a health hazard. However, other members of the community scratch a living out of the rubbish.

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