Missiondale residents in Gqeberha don’t know
what to do anymore as they continue to live with sewerage spills in their neighbourhood.
The
issue started in 2017 when piped water and flush toilets were introduced to the
area. It’s also a serious health hazard and even the local pre-school care
centre is affected.
Missionvale
Care Centre Management says this is a health hazard. A number of residential
areas in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro is experiencing sewerage problems.
However, the Missionvale community has been living under these appalling
conditions for over five years – without any permanent solution
She added
that the problem started when drains are full the spill, we have children, and
the whole area is wet, sewerage goes to our homes and the smell is unbearable,
I always talk to my councillor but nothing is done.”
Many
have left these unbearable living conditions however not every has that as an
option. Residents have vowed to continue to fight for their basic human rights.
Done by Sibulele Stuurman
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