“Stay Away or Come With an Army”: SA Reacts to Township Built on Railway Tracks in Cape Town

• A gent shared a vlog of a township built on railway road tracks somewhere in Cape Town
• Sinethemba Kupiso explained each space surrounding the informal settlement and the kind of life people live
• Social media users were amazed by the quality of life in the township and shared their thoughts in a thread of over 397 comments 

Homelessness is one of the biggest problems in South Africa, among joblessness and a weakened economy.

Some people have built homes in inappropriate places in hopes of getting the government's attention.

SA amazed by township built on railroad tracks 

Mzansi discovered a township built on railroad tracks near Samora in Cape Town. The informal settlement, named eYardini, emerged after the trains stopped operating.

Sinethemba Kupiso shared a vlog that showcased life in the area and sparked debate online. He explained that a dangerous bridge separates the eYardini township from Philippi.

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Watch the video below:

Mzansi amazed by township built on railway tracks in Cape Town 

Social media users held a debate online about the matter and commented:

@user4058801967844 said:

"People from the Eastern Cape ruined Cape Town, straight."

@rumshasiphamandla made plans:

"Next year, I am going to Cape Town as well. I want to have my own shack in the middle of the railway line. We are claiming back our land."

@MODERNDAYSOTHOMAN trolled the township:

"Subway Surfers."

@mxolisi pointed out:

"And when the government wants to remove them from that place, they will talk about racism."

@QBert advised:

"If you're not from this place, stay away or come in with the army. Even if a beautiful woman lived here and she invited me, I'd ask to rather meet her in town."

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Source: Briefly News