Picture: An overflow drainage system in residents’ yards/Facebook
By OBAKENG MAJE
The community members who were affected by the overflowing drainage system in Phase 3 near Masekwane’s church in Colour Blocking Township, near Vryburg, accused the embattled Naledi Local Municipality of abandoning them.
They alleged that there is a drainage system that has burst into their yards and the municipality is not doing anything about it. According to one of community leaders, Lukas Ekkelton, it’s been two days since they have reported the matter to the municipality, but their plea fell in deaf ears.
“This situation is unbearable and poses hazardous danger to our health. More than six houses have been affected by this sewage burst and we have reported it to the municipality.
“The sewage has now overflowed into my neighbours’ yards. In the other house, there are young children and I am afraid that this might be bad for their health. We have been reporting this to the municipality, without any luck,” he said.
Ekkelton further said there is a lack of communication between the municipality and the residents hence this mess. He added that the municipality should practice Batho Pele principle and ensure that the situation the residents find themselves in is conducive enough.
Meanwhile, the Naledi Local Municipality acting spokesperson, Portia Maphike did not respond to the media inquiry sent to her before publishing this article. However, the response will be incorporated in the article when received.
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