Falling poles concern residents
Municipality in process of fixing the problem.
eMZINONI – Electricity poles that are on the verge of falling down, are threatening the safety of the residents of Extension 6.
Some of these poles have already fallen onto houses of residents.
People said their attempts to get these poles fixed by the Govan Mbeki Municipality, are in vain.
They reported the problem to their ward councillor, Ms Betty Ndaba, as well as the regional office, but were told the poles do not pose any danger.
“How can they say this?
“It proves that they do not care about the safety of the residents,” said a resident.
Some say they often see sparks coming from these poles and they fear children play near the poles, might get electrocuted.
Mr Bheki Kubheka, acting head of Marketing and Communication, said the municipality is aware of the falling poles in this area.
He said a team of technicians have inspected the affected area and procurement of new poles has been processed.
“The municipality takes the safety of the community serious and distances itself from one individual who has said the falling poles are not a safety concern.
“The municipality will not compromise the safety of the community as it is the role of the municipality to render services to the public.
“This matter is receiving the attention that it deserves.”
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