South Africa: Villagers Build Own Bridge to Reach Clinic - South African News Briefs - July 13, 2026

Limpopo Villagers Build Unsafe Bridge to Reach Clinic Residents of Mafarafara village near Burgersfort in Limpopo have built a makeshift bridge across the Tubatse River to access the Ga-Taung Clinic after years of waiting for the Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality to provide a safe crossing, reports EWN. Constructed from wooden logs, corrugated iron sheets and sticks, the bridge is unstable but considered safer than swimming across the river, which many residents have long been forced to do. Builders charge R20 for two crossings to maintain the structure and earn a living. The municipality has said that plans to improve rural access have been escalated to the provincial government. Inquest Into Anele Tembe's Death Begins Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn An inquest