Top 10 service delivery issues in Secunda
What are your municipal service delivery issues?
The top 10 service delivery issues that residents complain about the most, are:
1. Rubbish removal
Govan Mbeki Municipality has been unable to collect and remove rubbish over the past few weeks due to repeated technical difficulties with their trucks.
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2. Illegal dumping
Illegal dumping can be seen at many places outside Secunda.
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3. Wrong municipal accounts
Faulty municipal accounts are a big problem to residents. Residents have received their water and electricity accounts that showed unfamiliar charges numerous times.
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4. Poor service at the licensing office
The lack of service at the licencing department has been an issue for many years.
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5. Open electricity boxes
Open electricity boxes can still be seen at many places in town.
6. Street lights not working or burning during the day
Streetlights are another constant complain by residents.
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7. Potholes
Potholes are a big problem in the whole area.
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Residents often complain about water leakages.
9. Long grass in parks and next to roads
The municipality does not cut the grass next to roads and in parks as often as residents think they should.
10. Cops arrive too late in the mornings to direct traffic
Traffic problems are caused by a lack of traffic officers early in the mornings.
