The infrastructure in the township of Alexandra leaves much to be desired.
With the area being overpopulated, the underdeveloped water and sanitation facilities just had a facelift.
Rebosis Property Fund, in partnership with the Return2Love Foundation based in Sandton and charity organisation 30 Strong Voice of Alexandra, handed over 10 flushing toilet facilities for the residents of Small Street in Alexandra.
Head of HR at Rebosis, Duduetsang Merafe said this handover was the latest example of their commitment as corporates to improve the lives of the communities they served.
“Sanitation is something that those of us fortunate enough have easy access to often taken for granted. Despite this, many of our fellow South Africans have to put up with inadequate or absent facilities that demean them and lower their standard of living. As of today, that no longer includes the residents of Small Street in Alex,” she said.
She mentioned that these toilets would improve the quality of life for members of about 120 families. It will also help reduce their risk of disease and becoming victims of crime when using facilities that are far away, especially at night.
Personality Jarred Doyle who was part of the handover weighed in on the issue.
“It was a very sombre kind of feeling because even though the corporates are donating, it is the responsibility of government to provide the basic needs for people. It also makes me feel grateful for the opportunities I have had. The fact that Rebosis came on board and donated their time and their skills shows that things are changing.”
He added that with Alexandra being in the heart of Joburg, it should be a high priority on the government’s to-do list.
“These struggles should not be happening in the economic hub of South Africa. On another note, it’s positive that we can implement change if we work together to try and help communities like Alex.”
