Sewer leaks raise stink in Ga-Rankuwa
A leaking sewer pipe has been making life unbearable for residents of units 7, 8 and 10 in Ga-Rankuwa.
David Matsena
Sewer leakages in Ga-Rankuwa have become a daily problem and residents say this has threatened their health and livelihoods. They allege that Tshwane metro has taken forever to respond to their complaints.
Residents of units 7, 8 and 10 in Ga-Rankuwa say they have had enough of the sewage making their lives unbearable for several few weeks.
Residents have been complaining for more than four weeks about raw sewage spilling from manholes onto the streets and into their yards. They suspect blocked underground pipes are causing the spillage.
Alfred Ncube, whose house is close to one manhole, said it was difficult to live with the stench.
“We have reported the leakage to the ward councillor, but it has been over two weeks now and nothing is happening.
“We have had to bear with the smell for so many days now. I’m also worried about my children and grandchildren because they usually play there and I’m worried they will get ill,” he added.
Ward Councillor Dan Sekonya confirmed to Rekord that he had received complaints from residents and had reported the matter to the metro.
“I have reported the matter to the local municipality. Our people must be patient. The municipality will send people to fix the problem,” he said.
The metro’s Kgoitsemang Molaeng said the problem with water/leaks/blockages had always been about residents failing to provide the correct address when reporting.
Water or sewer related problems (water meters/leaks/blockages etc.) can be reported to the metro at 012-358 2111.
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