Watch: Violent protest unfolds as Protea Glen residents demand water
The protest has resulted in Adcock Street being barricaded, blocking vehicle access to the N12.
Residents of Protea Glen Ext 3 have taken to the street this morning, December 2, demanding access to water.
The protest has resulted in Adcock Street being barricaded, blocking vehicle access to the N12.
According to information the Soweto Urban News received, residents have been without water for seven days.
@sowetourbannews Frustrated residents of Protea Glen Ext 3 have embarked on a strike to demand water, the residents say they have been without water for seven days now.
Speaking to the News, affected resident Thomas Rapakgadi said they are expressing their frustrations and grievances because they have been facing the water issue for some time now and they are tired of being patient and believe that this is the way for them to voice out their concerns.
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“Seven days is a long time for a person to not have access to water, we are struggling to bath, to do laundry and now we are even struggling to go to work because of this situation, the worst issue in this matter is that we are in front of a hardware store and all those establishments receive water daily, why can’t they do the same for us,” he said.
Rapakgadi furthermore stated that they have tried to speak to Johannesburg Water (JW) and plead with them to help restore water, but to this date, nothing has been done to resolve the issue.
In response to the matter, ward councillor Bawinile Magwaza stated that JW had informed her that they have had a challenge with the valves since yesterday, December 1 and will commence with repairs today.
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“I will update the community when I get new or more information about the work they are doing.
“At the moment water tanker trucks will be made available to supply water to the residents of the ward, I know this is an inconvenience for them but that’s all we have to work with in the meantime,” she said.
Magwaza further said that JW also stated that they will be unable to freely supply water tanker trucks and carry on with repairs if the unrest or protest continues.
