Open manholes pose a threat

Lorraine Law, a resident in the area, says she has complained twice to Ekurhuleni and nothing has been done yet.

“They have been open for about three or four months now and it is extremely dangerous,” she says.

Tree branches has been stuck in one of the open manholes to make it more visible to motorists, but still poses a threat as pedestrians can easily fall into the manhole.

The other has been covered with a cement lid that is too big and is knocked off easily by passing cars, which can cause serious damage to vehicles.

The Addie has contacted Ekurhuleni but has not yet received any response.