Residents of Extension 99 in Kokosi at Fochville, are growing increasingly frustrated with ongoing issues of illegal dumping and power outages in their area. Despite numerous complaints, the Merafong Local Municipality has failed to respond or take action, leaving the community in limbo.

The illegal dumping near the cemetery has led to health and safety concerns, as the accumulation of waste attracts insects and pests, particularly in the evenings. Residents are desperate for the situation to be addressed, but there is little sign of progress or clear plans from the municipality.

Didi “Ma” Sihle, a long-time resident of Extension 99, expressed her deep concern. “The illegal dumping has been happening for months. It’s not just unsightly, it’s a serious health risk. In the evening, there are insects and rats everywhere because of all the rubbish,” she said. “We’ve been living like this for far too long, and no one is doing anything about it. When will it be cleaned up?”

The illegal dumping site has become a growing eyesore, with piles of garbage, discarded furniture, and construction waste left in the open. Despite repeated complaints from residents, the situation has only worsened, and the lack of municipal action is causing increasing frustration among the community.

Anthony Zethu, another resident of Extension 99, echoed these concerns, highlighting the growing impact on the community. “We don’t know what’s being done about the dumping. It’s just getting worse. We need to know when they’re going to clean it up and, more importantly, what is being done to stop it from happening again,” he said. “It’s like no one is listening to us.”

Unfortunately, the Merafong Local Municipality has not responded to any of the community’s questions regarding when the illegal dumping site will be cleared, or what steps will be taken to prevent further incidents. The absence of communication and action from local authorities has left residents feeling neglected and uncertain about the future of their area.

In addition to the waste issue, Extension 99 residents are also struggling with ongoing power outages due to faulty electricity cables. Many homes in the area have gone without electricity for days at a time, causing considerable inconvenience and distress.

“We’ve been without power for days at a time, and we’ve been asking for help, but nothing’s being done,” said Anthony Zethu. “The municipality keeps saying they will fix the problem, but weeks go by and nothing changes. We’re tired of being ignored.”

Like the illegal dumping issue, the electricity problems in Extension 99 remain unresolved, with residents left waiting for repairs. Despite repeated calls for action, there has been no clear timeline provided for when the faulty cables will be repaired or when normal power supply will resume.

The lack of response from the Merafong Local Municipality has left residents feeling powerless and frustrated. “We just want answers,” said Didi “Ma” Sihle. “The illegal dumping and power cuts are making life difficult for all of us. We deserve better service and better living conditions, and it’s time the municipality steps up and does something about it.”

With no response from the municipality, the residents of Extension 99 remain in limbo, hoping for a resolution to these ongoing problems.