I need to have the trees trimmed because the branches are brittle and may pose a problem if the winds pick up again.
The former owners advised me that they, as the owners, were not permitted to cut the trees down themselves, using a reputable company and if they did, a fine could be imposed.
I see that some people in my street have done the felling themselves, however, I have also been told that this has cost anything between R10 000 and R14 000, which, as a single parent, I cannot afford.
I called the Ekurhuleni Call Centre on Monday on 086 054 3000 and was referred to 011 828-1105.
This number remains engaged up until now.
I then logged a call online and received an automated email with a reference number.
There is no indication as to when I could receive a call, or whether the council are looking into the matter.
It is very frustrating and I actually do not know what else to do.
COMMENT – The letter was sent to the spokesperson for the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) Mr Samuel Modiba for comment on August 26.
Comment was requested by August 30.
At the time of going to print no comment had been received.
