Nokuthula Special School in Corlett Gardens stands on shaky ground after the heavy February rains resulted in the collapse of its retaining wall, fence and wiring. On behalf of frustrated residents of the Willows Complex located right next to the school, resident Cindy Len alerted the Gazette to this situation. She said after the heavy rains a mudslide then descended on the entrance of their complex.
“It is now April and our plea to the principal of the school, municipal departments and a local councillor to attend to this matter, appear to have fallen on deaf ears. There is a constant stream of water that flows across the street and the mud has hardened making it almost impossible to exit and enter our complex.
“The current state of affairs is a health hazard, ruining the suspension of our cars, wasting water and we are concerned what will happen if there is another downpour, as the retaining wall of the school is very unstable.”
The Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, Steve Mabona on April 26 said, “The department is aware of the damages incurred due to inclement weather conditions at the school and a condition assessment has been done to ascertain the extent of the damage at the school. Accordingly, the work is expected to resume in due course.”
The school was contacted for comment via phone call and emails on April 24, with no response nor acknowledgement of receipt. On May 3, the school was called and the school’s receptionist said she didn’t know why there was no response and could not provide further contacts due to the Popi Act. Ward 81 councillor Joanne Horwitz said she would reach out to colleagues in the provincial sphere for a unified response and then take it from there.
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