SINCE the beginning of the lockdown, ward 66 councillor JP Prinsloo has been trying to keep up with the extremely fast changing regulations and legislation in an effort to correctly guide citizens with the never-ending line of questions.
As the country adjusts into level three of the lockdown, Prinsloo notes the possible negative effects of the lockdown and the spread of virus will have on delivery services. “An example of this is in the delay or non collection of refuse due to positive Covid-19 cases within the Durban Solid Waste (DSW) Collingwood Depot over the past two weeks.
“There is a fear that this could occur in other municipal depots like those of the parks and roads departments. Basic services delivery to communities such as grass cutting and the repairing of potholes could therefore be negatively affected. If the City does not address staff concerns in providing adequate PPE’s (personal protective equipment) or hygiene products, none of these depots will operate to full capacity,” he said.
He commends the community for taking it upon themselves to keep their area clean and pick up and remove bags that were not collected as DSW works on rectifying the issue. “I would like to thank these residents for looking after their community and request other community members to do the same. Let’s keep our Bluff clean and healthy.”
Prinsloo confirms that various municipal projects will commence within the ward in level three, starting with the completion of the sidewalks on Garcin Place and the construction of speed humps along Seymour Road.
There is still a massive need in providing food relief to families directly affected by the lockdown. “With the help of the Ward 66 Vulnerable Groups chairperson, Zoe Solomon, we managed to feed thousands of residents within our ward during the first few weeks of the lockdown. These resources are now depleted but Bluff residents still need assistance. I would like to urge Bluff residents to reach out to their neighbours and ask whether they need any assistance and help in any way they can. This is the time for us to stand together and ensure that no one goes to be hungry.
“We still have a long road ahead of us before we come out the end of this pandemic. People need to make sure they keep themselves safe and do not jeopardise the safety of their families by breaking national regulations,” said Prinsloo.
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