Following the recent flooding that impacted parts of Kromdraai and Empumelelweni in Ward 29, residents are waiting for the municipality to take action, following the Emalahleni Local Municipality mayor’s visit to the area.

According to the residents, the community, which has been grappling with severe flooding, was assured that a temporary bridge would be constructed to ease their daily struggles.

“The mayor, Clr Vusi Nhlapho, came on November 11, and they promised to do a temporary bridge for now because they don’t have to do a permanent one. So, we are waiting to see if they will do it by Monday,” said Oupa Skhosana, a resident.

According to the residents, during his visit, the mayor acknowledged the hardships faced by residents, many of whom have been cut off from essential services and schools due to damaged roads and unsafe crossings.

Residents also said that no visible progress has been made, but they are positive that by the end of this week, there will be progress.

“They promised that from the beginning of this week they will be working on it, but the situation is very bad now as it is still raining,” he added.

Attempts to contact the Emalahleni Local Municipality’s spokesperson, Lebo Mofokeng, to comment on the mayor’s visit were made with no luck.

The community is now calling on the municipality to honor its pledge and deliver urgent inter

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