Gogo’s house in Klipfontein is surrounded by water; she is pleading for help

Mrs Nkosi feels like her cries fall onto deaf ears.

May 23, 2022

Simangele Khoza 1 minute read

Ms Jabulile Nkosi’s house is surrounded by water, and with the winter on the doorstep, it is a critical concern.

The 65-year-old woman from Extension 16, Klipfontein, is pleading for help after her home became submerged in water for an extended period.

She believes there is a fountain near her house, and that is the source of the problem.

Ms Nkosi has lived in X16 for over 20 years, and the issue of water had always been a problem, particularly when there are heavy rainfalls experienced, which is estimated to happen every after three years.

This year has seen a lot of rain, leaving her saddened and crying out for help as the water came to saturate her home, which has had an impact on her and her family as it badly affects the infrastructure.

According to Gogo, she reported the incident three times to the municipality, but never received assistance with the problem.

Even Snyman Street is affected as water is running down the street on both sides. According to Ward 33 Cllr Kim Faduk she has reported the matter several times and the latest was on May 9.

“I just want the team to investigate and give feedback, so we will know what is the way forward to see if the resident can be assisted or not,” Cllr Faduk said.

The spokesperson of Emalahleni Local Municipality, Mr Lebo Mofokeng, did not respond to WITBANK NEWS before going to print.

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