Residents of Pieter Roos Park have raised concerns after raw sewage was spotted running through the popular public space. Mothusi Tholo, depot manager at Johannesburg Water’s Southdale depot, confirmed that the team was not previously aware of the issue, but has since dispatched a crew to investigate and contain the spillage. “At this stage, our team is on site to identify the source and take immediate action to stop the flow. We aim to repair the problem within a day of establishing the cause.”

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The full impact on park users, wildlife, and surrounding residents will be assessed once the team is on site.

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Johannesburg Water has assured the community that the situation will be closely monitored, with steps taken to prevent similar incidents in future. Updates will be shared via the municipality’s communication channels and through the local councillor.

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