According to an anonymous complainant, the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality’s representative for the area remains mum on when the leak will be addressed.

The complainant further pointed out that the reservoir has been leaking since last week, and that judging by the large bodies of water accumulating in the streets, “millions of litres of water is going to waste.”

A photo shared with the Middelburg Observer shows how dropping night-time temperatures have resulted in the dripping water freezing over.