Drunken revellers leave a trail of damage in Alexandra Street

Business owners are counting the cost and effort after weekends of partying

April 7, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo 1 minute read

One of the shop windows that was damaged after the past weekend.

The unfortunate consequences of a drunken night are starting to take its toll of business owners in Alexandra Street.

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Shops are being damaged and soiled, reportedly every weekend. A resident, who asked to remain anonymous due to fears of being targeted, said that business owners are regularly met with shock and anger when they open shop in the morning.

“The people use the pavement in front of all these shops as a public toilet facility. Shop owners have to clean up after other people. Urine seeps into the shop through the closed doors,” said the concerned business owner.

He hopes that an appeal through the media may prompt some action from the authorities and maybe some decency from the culprits.

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April 7, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo 1 minute read

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A journalist at Caxton Local Media, contributing to Estcourt and Midlands News. Passionate and dedicated to his craft, Sihle has quickly made a name for himself since arriving in Estcourt in late 2023. His commitment to storytelling and community journalism has earned him recognition for keeping readers informed with compelling and accurate local news