Residents of Theresa Street in Brackenhurst say they feel neglected by the CoE because they continue to live with overgrown grass and recurring sewage spills, problems, they claim, that have become part of their daily lives.

According to residents, grass-cutting is infrequent and inconsistent.

A resident who asked to remain anonymous said the grass opposite his home was last cut in November 2025 after being left to grow for about 10 months.

“They come maybe once a year; that’s it. You can log a complaint and fight with them, but they won’t come,” he said.

Another resident raised safety concerns, saying the long grass in the veld between Holzgen and Theresa streets makes the area dangerous.

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“Someone could be in there, and you wouldn’t see them, the grass is so long,” the resident said.

The street is also affected, plagued by ongoing sewer problems.

The Alberton Record visited the area on February 3 and spoke to residents living on Theresa and Abel Moller streets.

A resident who has lived in this area for 12 years said sewage spills are a constant issue.

“What you see running down the street is not rainwater; it is sewage. Once, my yard was covered in sewage, and I had to make a plan and clean it myself,” he said.

He added that residents have resorted to desperate measures to protect their properties.

“My neighbour installed a pipe that pushes the sewage down the street, so it doesn’t mess up his yard. Another dug holes. Our kids are at risk of getting sick.”

@albertonrecordResidents of Theresa Street in Brackenhurst feel neglected by the city, citing overgrown grass and recurring sewage spills. Full story on albertonrecord.co.za

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Residents said the city often implements only temporary solutions and that sewer problems occur almost every two weeks.

“The city came today and dug a hole. I think they will be fixing the sewer,” a resident said.

Another resident from Theresa Street said her street is repeatedly excluded when there is grass-cutting in the area.
“This has been going on for years. They treat us differently from other streets. We have to hire people to cut the grass and, if we don’t, it stays like this,” she said.

Residents are questioning why Theresa Street continues to be overlooked.

“This is not right. Why is Theresa Street neglected?” she asked.