Uvongo resident Corrie Grobbelaar appeals to Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) to attend to a vacant plot with overgrown bushes close to his home, which poses a health and safety risk.

According to Grobbelaar, he has complained many times to municipal authorities, but no one cares to help.

“It’s unfair to complain so many times about service and nothing is done. I will advise the chairperson from the opposition party to come and help me with this problem at Plot 797, just behind Madeira Gardens, 4 Tucker Avenue, Uvongo. My cell number is 083-357-2394. This plot is a health problem for me. The health department was also here, but ignored the problem,” said Grobbelaar.

He believes the property is a breeding ground for rats and snakes. “At night, I cannot sleep because of the rats in the ceiling of my house, which are coming from this unmaintained property.”

Furthermore, he believes the property is a safety risk. “Criminals who break into residents’ houses are hiding on this property. We have to keep on replacing our copper pipes and taps as they are stolen during the night. Also water is being wasted after the taps have been removed, and residents must pay the bill,” said Grobbelaar.

RNM spokesperson Simon April was contacted for comment, but none was received at the time of going to press.

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