By Thembi Siaga and Kaizer Nengovhela
At last, the long-delayed R36.9 million Vhuilafuri Stadium in Madabani, west of Louis Trichardt, has been handed over. However, residents cannot use the soccer pitch yet as the grass has not grown because of a persistent water shortage.
Three boreholes were drilled, but only one produces water — not enough to supply the entire stadium, leaving the pitch unusable. Sportspeople, including youths, cannot train or play matches at the new ...