JOHANNESBURG - Emalahleni is known as a coal town.
Many power stations are located there and in surrounding areas, and you’d think this would boost employment, but it remains a struggle.
Drugs, crime and gender-based violence are also major challenges.
To add to the crises, service delivery is almost non-existent with residents either having no water, or no electricity for extended periods.
Community activist, Vinolia Mashiane (33), spoke to eNCA's Heidi Giokos about what she hopes this month's elections will change in her town.