Pieter Roos Park, in Parktown, already under fire for its deteriorating state, is now facing a new crisis… Raw sewage running through its green spaces.

During a walkabout of the park, resident Nazime Randera pointed out streams of sewage flowing across the grass and collecting into dirty puddles. In some areas, the water has carved small channels through the soil, leaving behind a foul stench. The spill appears to be leaking from a damaged line, spreading into the open, mixing with litter and creating stagnant pools.

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The park has long been a source of frustration for nearby communities, who complain about neglect, vandalism, and safety concerns. Now, the sewage leak is compounding the decline. “It’s heartbreaking to see the park like this,” Randera remarked during the walkabout. “Instead of being a safe place for families, it’s becoming dangerous and unhealthy.”

@caxtonjoburgnorth Raw sewage running at the Pieter Roos Park near Victoria Avenue and Empire Road on September 23, 2025. Video: Naziya Davids-Easthorpe #Sewage #Rosebank ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North

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The sight is not only unpleasant; it’s dangerous. Streams of sewage have pooled into muddy puddles, adding to the already dire state of the park and highlighting the lack of maintenance.

Community members are calling for urgent action, demanding that Johannesburg Water identify the source of the leak, repair the damaged infrastructure, and clean up the affected areas before the problem worsens.
Johannesburg Water was contacted for comment. This story will be updated once an official response has been received.

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