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The Citizen
13-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Residents demand answers about brown murky water
Bewildered residents of Doornpoort, Montana, and Sinoville, north of Pretoria, have been left with many questions as their taps continued to deliver dirty water without explanation. This comes after residents opened their taps to find brown, murky water unsuitable for drinking, cooking or basic hygiene. Ward 50 councillor Lenise Breytenbach said residents need transparency. 'People deserve to know what's in their water, what caused the contamination, and when they can expect clean water again,' said Breytenbach. But for residents like Susan Liebenberg, the lack of answers feels like a slap in the face. 'All we need is what we are dealing with. What is the contamination? This is not just about dirty water. We want to know whether the water is safe for human consumption. 'Tests should have been done the first day already. What if our lives are in danger? This could lead to the same problems that popped out in Hammanskraal, where people lost their lives,' said Liebenberg. Deon Venter said the discolouration of water in the area began over the weekend. Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya has warned Montana residents against following false information as maintenance work on bulk water infrastructure gets underway. 'We want to warn the residents of Montana against following misleading WhatsApp information regarding water supply to the area. 'The Mayoral Executive is aware of a series of misleading messages that are being spread to increase alarm,' said Moya. Moya said residents must not believe these messages and use official metro communication portals to verify information. 'There have been reports of water discolouration in recent days in Region 2, Montana, and surrounding areas. These reports come at a time when the city has scheduled maintenance of the bulk water system in the reservoir that supplies the Montana area.' She said that to safeguard the integrity of bulk water systems, regular maintenance and cleaning are necessary to ensure safe and reliable water provision to residents. The cleaning of the Montana Reservoir has necessitated the need to institute temporary water interruptions in Montana and its surroundings. Cleaning and maintenance are expected to be between May 12 and 14. 'We ask for your patience to ensure the long-term sustainability of this reservoir to supply the people of Montana and its surroundings with reliable and clean water. 'We plead with residents to remain calm and use water sparingly. We encourage all residents to follow all official platforms of the city for regular updates about the progress of this maintenance,' said Moya. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
23-04-2025
- The Citizen
Sinoville residents reclaim their street and battle illegal squatters
The residents of Sinoville have mobilised to reclaim their ward, vowing to defend their neighbourhood against neglect and crime. With rising concerns over litter, poor service delivery, and the increasing presence of illegal squatters, residents have united to resolve these concerns. Ward 50 councillor Lenise Breytenbach vowed that they would defend their ward with pride against all these issues including the surfacing of widespread littering and neglected public spaces, including the environment being fuelled by illegal squatters. This grassroots movement seeks not only to enhance public safety but also to restore dignity and order within a community long overshadowed by neglect. Residents have endured the negative effects of crumbling infrastructure and increasing disorder. Now, the community is rallying together, determined to reverse these trends through collective action. 'Enough of littering, illegal squatters, and poor service delivery. 'This is our home, and we will not allow strangers to take it over. We need more volunteer clean-up initiatives and community-led surveillance projects,' said Breytenbach. A flashpoint in these efforts is the issue of illegal squatters. Residents argue that the unauthorised occupation of land has not only posed safety risks, but also served as a magnet for criminal elements. 'When people start taking over spaces such as the parks without accountability, it creates hotspots for illegal activities. 'Law enforcement must act to clamp down on this issue,' said Piet Mazibuko. He advocated for better municipal services to restore neglected urban spaces. 'The idea is not only to remove the immediate threats but also ensure that Sinoville becomes a sustainable, safe, and vibrant place for all residents.' Phemelo Matsheka insisted that sustainable change must come from within. 'We know our street better than anyone. We are the eyes and ears on the ground, we can create an environment where crime cannot flourish,' said Matsheka. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
