Many Moot residents are still despondent about the condition of the local stream despite the grass being cut about a month ago.
The stream runs from the Apies River through the Moot.
Pretoria Moot CPF chairperson Elsabe van Staden said the grass was now more overgrown than a month ago when it was last cut.
“One of our members caught a cable thief, but he fled into the area of the stream,” she said.
“Because of the overgrown grass, they lost track of him.”
Van Staden said the grass was now even growing into the road.
It was impossible to curb crime around the stream, she added.
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One worried resident, Wessel Pretorius, said he was just as concerned about the state of the stream.
“Our residents are struggling with normal metro services and simply do not get any response from them,” he said.
“The problem is getting out of hand.”
DA ward councillor Elmarie Linde said she reported the problem to the metro again.
She adds that she was worried about some residents turning to social media to let out their frustrations over municipal problems.
“I, again, appeal to residents to get involved and thus make the group stronger and make a difference,” she said.
Tshwane metro spokesperson Lindela Mashigo said he has brought residents’ concerns to the urban management team for its urgent attention.
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“It’s important for residents to work with us and warn their community representatives and report directly to the metro,” he said.
“We will always ensure that we respond quickly to complaints and requests to resolve them as soon as possible.”
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