Clermont resident tackles damaged infrastructure complaints
Phayi Ndaba walks from Clermont to New Germany, Pinetown and KwaDabeka reporting all the leaks he sees and follows up until the problem is resolved.
UNEMPLOYED Clermont resident, Phayi Ndaba has taken it upon himself to reports all water leaks, stolen or hanging electricity cables, and blocked stormwater drains.
His work has not gone unnoticed as he was recently awarded with an appreciation token by the municipality.
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Ndaba said he does this for the safety of people and he hates seeing water being wasted.
“I did this when I was still employed at a car industry where safety was a priority. I would return from work, it did not matter how tired I was, I could not just pass damaged municipal infrastructure which posed a danger. I would take out my phone and report it.
Every day, Ndaba walks from Clermont to New Germany, Pinetown and KwaDabeka reporting all the leaks he sees and follows up until the problem is resolved.
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Armed with his phone, notebook and pen, Ndaba has become a well-known trusted figure and does not hesitate to help his community.
“I do this with love. I love living in a clean area and people should care for their communities,” said Ndaba.
He pleaded with people to use water sparingly. “Water is a precious resource and it a disgrace to see it being wasted. People need to also play their part and be educated about the correct way to dispose of their litter, there is so much rubbish that is found in stormwater drains.
“It’s exhausting to see a stormwater drain being blocked just after being fixed,” he said.
Clermont Sizakala Centre supervisor, Chris Hlatshwayo, said they were proud of Ndaba and his work which is done on a voluntary basis.
“The water department recognises his sacrifices. He has been given a two quire book and a set of pens to make his voluntary work easier,” he said.
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