Whose trench is it anyway?

This for latter’s alleged failure to fix a trench ‘they dug up’ in his pavement in June.

In North Eastern Tribune week ending 14 November, Giovanni Natale, who had put his property on the market, said he found it disgusting that the city had failed to fix the trenches six months after it had dug up his pavement and damaged his garden.

“When they came here to dig, I asked them where were they coming from and one of the diggers told me they were coming from Egoli Gas, but when I contacted Egoli Gas, they knew nothing about the trench. I really don’t understand that no department from the city is willing to take the responsibility,” he quipped.

“I have been paying for my services, but the city officials don’t do their job. What is the point of paying if they don’t deliver? I am totally upset, this is disgusting. Something must be done quickly, as this can affect the sale of my property. How can it take about six months for the city to fix this.”

Natale said he had gone to several departments trying to get the city to fix the problem, but with no luck. In her response, Egoli Gas executive secretary Alida Spykerman said they wished to clear the air that they never worked in that area. Spykerman said, “ Egoli Gas did not work at the premises. We did however investigate to see if we did work there previously, as per the discussion this morning with Mr Natale. This is not Egoli Gas, but indeed a construction company. It would be highly appreciated if Egoli Gas’ name can be cleared from this matter.”