It is built on the majestic highlands of the Former Transkei. The village is Nqancule, part of the underdeveloped town called Nqamakwe.
This area is under the Amatole District Municipality. The village is blessed with water from the Great Kei River. The river has less use to it as it provides no water to the area.
Nqancule has steep slopes with abundant life. It is home to many indigenous plants and trees. This is threatened by the changing weather.
Much to its beauty the area has no clean water supply nor electricity. It is hard hit by slow delivery processes from the Mnquma Municipality.
There is no Police station, when a person gets assaulted they can only report the next morning because they have to wake up very early. The nearest police station is a two hours drive. Transport to go to town is only available from 06:00 -07:00 am.
So many people are used to the life they are living. It is different from your normal interactions and ways of life. The articles to follow will give a glimpse of life in the rural area. This is based on true and real events.
