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title: "Street Talk: Taking back the hood"
description: "Bishop Lavis, which lies in the heart of the Cape Flats, is a victim of all that is wrong in our communities: unemployment, housing, drugs, crime, gangsterism… A group of residents, rekindling the struggle spirit of the ‘80s, have formed BLAC – Bishop Lavis Action Community, a band of volunteers who are tackling the problems head on, and having a real impact."
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published: "2018-05-04T01:21:45"
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# Street Talk: Taking back the hood

> Bishop Lavis, which lies in the heart of the Cape Flats, is a victim of all that is wrong in our communities: unemployment, housing, drugs, crime, gangsterism… A group of residents, rekindling the struggle spirit of the ‘80s, have formed BLAC –  Bishop Lavis Action Community, a band of volunteers who are tackling the problems head on, and having a real impact.

By Street Talk · Published 4 May 2018, 03:21 SAST

## Content

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*Street Talk is a groundbreaking television series aired weekly on community television. From grassroots to the establishment, our engaging programmes expose the lived realities and uncensored views of ordinary South Africans.*

*Street Talk was launched in 2008 and is a non-profit organisation – visit us [www.streettalktv.com](http://www.streettalktv.com/).* **DM**