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Vuyo Douws, a 70-year-old, shares insights on the communal approach to parenting that characterized past neighborhoods. He discusses how the shift towards privacy concerns in contemporary society may be affecting children's development, highlighting the importance of community involvement in raising children.

The article discusses the South African government's late response to issues in neighborhoods like Hillbrow and Yeoville, which have become known for state neglect and infiltration problems. It questions the timing of the government's newfound urgency in addressing these long-standing issues.