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The Citizen
23-05-2025
- The Citizen
Five years of neglect, 702 voices demanding change
For five long years, the residents of Viljoen Street, Muller Crescent, and Ingrid Jonker Street in Extension 16 have lived with a growing crisis, one riddled with potholes deep enough to tell a story of neglect and frustration. Ward Councillor Kim Fourie has been the voice of this community, tirelessly advocating for urgent repairs and relief. Yet, despite multiple pleas to road assistance and municipal authorities, the situation has remained unchanged. Her latest follow-up letter, dated March 31, paints a grim picture of a neighbourhood plagued by deteriorating roads. Residents have suffered greatly as a result of the dangerous road conditions, frequent tire replacements, significant vehicle damage – one resident lost more than R20 000 after his caravan was damaged by the harsh terrain – and community dissatisfaction, with more than 702 residents offering feedback on dissatisfaction and prior unsuccessful repair attempts. 'I pay my rates and taxes every month, and I have been complaining about these roads since 2006. This growing crisis is more than just an inconvenience – it is a failure of service delivery, a disregard for community voices, and a glaring example of municipal inefficiency. Residents aren't just asking for fixes anymore; they're demanding accountability, timelines, and action,' said Johan van der Merwe, one of the residents in Muller Crescent. Beyond the potholes, another persistent issue aggravates the situation – A relentless flow of water that has been running non-stop for over five months. Fourie's mounting frustration is evident as she describes the water pooling at the top of De Kock Street, continuously eating away at the road's foundation and worsening the damage. 'Absolutely mind-boggling that I'm reporting this same issue for five months!' said Fourie. The roads of Ward 33 have been breaking apart for years, but now, the patience of its people is fracturing too. Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: info@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Delivery truck falls over – traffic is very slow on Hans Strydom Bridge
Less than a minute Witbank News Less than a minute Delivery truck falls over – traffic is very slow on Hans Strydom Bridge A delivery truck fell over on Hans Strydom Bridge, and it is creating a traffic backup. Clr Kim Fourie said the driver is not hurt. The driver of the truck said he swerved out and lost control. SEE THE VIDEO HERE: Be patient while the truck is removed. Breaking news at your fingertips … Follow WITBANK NEWS on our website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Chat to us: info@ At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
