A 90-year-old resident, Bernice Marshall, has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating condition of her neighbourhood in Brackendowns, saying the area has become increasingly neglected over the past two years.

During a walkabout with the publication through Letaba Street, Neville Road, Klaserie Street, Marshall pointed out overgrown grass, potholes and ongoing water and sewage-related problems, which she says reveal a decline in basic municipal service delivery.

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A 90-year-old resident, Bernice Marshall, has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating condition of her neighbourhood in Brackendowns, saying the area has become increasingly neglected over the past two years. Full story on albertonrecord.co.za

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She recalled a previous incident in which municipal workers reportedly attended to a water leak but left the surrounding area in poor condition after digging up parts of the pavement, without properly restoring it afterwards.

According to her, sewage overflows in some streets have added to residents’ frustration, raising concerns about hygiene and the overall safety of the environment.

Overgrown vegetation along sidewalks and open spaces has also contributed to the area’s deteriorating appearance.

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After walking through the streets of Brackendowns with a local pensioner, concerns were raised over worsening potholes, overgrown grass, sewage spills and what many community members describe as declining service delivery across Alberton. Full story on albertonrecord.co.za

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Marshall said many residents have taken it upon themselves to cut the grass near their properties at their own expense, while larger public areas remain unattended.

She questioned how municipal rates are being used, saying residents continue to pay but still have to maintain their surroundings.

The entire Alberton’s roads are in horrendous condition, with everyone that can be approached for help just pulling up their shoulders,” said Monique Goosen.

“The whole of Alberton is a pothole paradise. Every suburb. Now and then, a few holes get filled, but just one rainstorm and away the filling goes,” said Bokkie Lindeque Pelser.

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During a walkabout with the publication through Letaba Street, Neville Road, Klaserie Street, Marshall pointed out overgrown grass, potholes and ongoing water and sewage-related problems, which she says reveal a decline in basic municipal service delivery. Full story on albertonrecord.co.za

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Residents from different suburbs claim potholes, overgrown grass and deteriorating infrastructure have become widespread across Alberton.

Some community members say the ongoing decline has become so severe that certain families have chosen to relocate to other cities in search of better-maintained environments.

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Many residents described the situation as part of a broader service-delivery crisis, warning that conditions could continue to worsen if the municipality does not prioritise urgent intervention.