A storm water drain that has been left unattended at Temba Unit 5 has turned into a health hazard and security risk for residents.
The complaints of residents about the growing grass at the drainage has fallen on deaf ears as the area turns into a nightmare for the community. The grass has grown to a level where criminals are able to hide and target community members.
Residents are now afraid to use the road because they are scared of the criminals and also because the area has turned into a health hazard due to people illegally dumping their rubbish there.
A resident at Unit 5 in Temba, Ms Koketso Motshegwa, said they are not safe anymore, “a woman was mugged there last week, the grass has grown so much that even when you are mugged and you call for help, no one will see you because of the grass,” she said.
Moretele times contacted Mr Issac Mphaha, the local Ward 77 Councillor who referred us to Mr Godfrey Mokoka of region 2 at City of Tshwane.
At the time of going to press, Mr Mr Mokoka had not responded to the email sent to him.
