A recent trip to Iavan Pijoos’ home town revealed how the combination of ongoing strain and relentless corruption over the years had driven Heidedal into a state of decline. (Iavan Pijoos and Sharlene Rood/News24)
Iavan Pijoos returned to his home town nestled in the heart of South Africa – Bloemfontein once shimmered as a jewel of urban beauty, its charm and elegance captivating the hearts of those who wandered its streets. But the city’s fabric is fraying, with the scars of deterioration visible at every turn.
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