Mmusi Maimane says living conditions in Wentworth, south of Durban are worse than that of cattle living in Nkandla.
The DA did a walkabout in the area on Tuesday to engage with the community and address issues of service delivery.
Maimane says, ''It's not right that people must live with the rats''.
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