After successful opposition to the application to have the municipal borders of Hibberdene redemarcated, the rewards are still awaited.
The submission of Ray Nkonyeni Municipality was that it would lose equitable share income, as well as rates and that there are large projects in the pipeline.
RNM, therefore, objected to the application and, with the support of objections by the community, the application was dismissed.
The expectation was that RNM would show its appreciation by doing its duty towards the community.
To date, the service delivery has not improved, and the state of roads and municipal infrastructure is appalling.
In a 50 metre entrance road to my residence, there are more than 50 potholes.
People have, in some instances, opted to drive next to the road due to the number of potholes.
The councillor explained that reporting it is of no use as there is no money to fix it.
Our property values are affected as prospective buyers are put off buying property because they have to negotiate these roads.
Ambulances and emergency vehicles cannot respond quickly as the roads are also a danger to their vehicles.
Overgrown trees and sidewalks make it difficult for furniture removal trucks to access residential properties.
There is a reporting app available, but the response is poor, to say the least.
We hope that there is a change of heart towards our community after the coming elections.
ERNIE WOLFAARDT
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