The four-week interruption of work that left many parts of eThekwini Municipality without essential services has been resolved.
This follows a series of meetings between city leadership and aggrieved parties to reach an amicable solution to end the service disruption.
More than 100,000 residents across the areas of Ezimbokodweni, KwaMakhutha, Bhekulwandle, Kingsburgh West and Adams Mission were left without water and electricity.
Frustrated residents blockaded the entrance to Bhekuwandle, KwaFelikize and Wanda Cele Road on Monday 1 February, after having no water and electricity since the previous Thursday.
Residents also protested on the R603 between Illovo and Adams Mission on Monday, 8 February when services still had no been reinstated.
“Employees and contractors most affected by the threats are under constant support by our security agencies,”
“Two weeks ago the city filed a court interdict prohibiting the intimidation, harassment and assault of municipal employees and contractors,” said city’s spokesman, Tozi Mthethwa.
“This was after a group had threatened municipal staff as they tried to carry out their duties. Some private sub-contractors were also affected as they were prevented from honouring their contractual obligations.
The city has started to address the backlog in service delivery, especially in areas most affected by the disruptions.”
Word from the city is areas which have been without water and electricity will be prioritised. “Employees and contractors most affected by the threats are under constant support by our security agencies,” said Mthethwa.
“A joint operation committee, which will meet regularly to monitor the situation, has been formed. Depots that have been under siege will also be monitored to ensure that they are safe.”
