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Cape Town's oldest township back in the headlines

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Liz Fish in Cape Town, South Africa
August 9, 2024

Welcome to the streets of Cape Town's oldest township, where the art world is being shaken up. Let yourself be surprised by this very special platform at 16 On Lerotholi Street in Langa.

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