Story and photos by Jeanna Pearson
Sandwiched between the Plaisance and Vryheid’s Lust communities, Better Hope is a beacon of togetherness with its friendly villagers and rustic homes.
Even though it spans a small area, there are over 3,000 people living in the village; most of them are of East Indian heritage. The village is steeped in Hindu culture. Hindi music floats from almost every house spilling into the streets. Many of the older women can be seen early in the morning, with their heads covered, praying to their gods in front of their yards,