Fichardt Street, located in Bloemfontein’s central business district, is but one of several areas in the Mangaung Metro Municipality seemingly destined to be infested by rats and flies due to its plight of decaying garbage accumulating swiftly. Meanwhile, it is business as usual for informal traders and established businesses, trading in an overpowering stench at the intersection of St Andrew and Charlotte Maxeke Street. Photo: Teboho Setena
