WATCH: South Hills residents protest after 53 days without water
Tensions are rising in South Hills where frustrated residents are holding a protest to demand running water.
Residents affected by the water outage in South Hills have taken to the streets blocking Nephin Road, North Road and Southern Klipriversberg Road this Wednesday morning.
According to one of the residents, it has now been 53 days without water supplied to their homes.
Residents affected by the water outage in South Hills block roads with burning tyres… pic.twitter.com/AHUJem3soO
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“We are tired, those responsible are denying us of a basic need,” shared a resident.
On scene is Ward 57 councillor Faeeza Chame addressing the residents about the water issues.
South Hills residents are fuming after 47 days without water supply pic.twitter.com/LEBBVS1BUG
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Joburg Water Depot Manager in South Hills, Mothusi Tholo addressed the residents saying:
“The affected areas without water are part of his operation and the team is currently working on solutions by trying to look into the valves which allow water distribution to households. As both the low-lying areas and high-lying areas are affected, we are looking into the sources which feed these areas.”
Residents have demanded to go with Joburg Water to where the valves are and have now proceeded to walk with Tholo to the valve.
SAPS and JMPD are on the scene and are accompanying the residents to the valve.
The water crisis is becoming a humanitarian crisis and residents are demanding answers from Joburg Water and Rand Water.
On Monday, October 9, residents from Robertsham and Crown Gardens protested over the lack of water supply. The residents barricaded Xavier Street with burning tyres and rocks.
