Silver City Becomes True Dark City as President Ramaphosa and Mayor Nthatisi Arrive and Just Go Past Them
By Rorisang Rampheteng:
Dark City in Mangaung turned tense on Thursday when President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the Dark and Silver City housing projects, leaving Ward 3 residents disappointed and feeling unheard.
Residents gathered before his arrival, singing and holding placards that read “#NoFlat #NoVote” to show their frustration with the Department of Human Settlements. They say houses that were promised to them have still not been delivered.
What made things worse is that when Ramaphosa arrived, residents say he walked past them without saying anything, leaving many feeling ignored.
According to Seiso Mpiti, a community leader for the Dark City project, the situation became more confusing after a meeting held on 23 March 2026 with the mayor, Greg...