It has been over a month since the residents of Ward 46 took to the streets to protest, demanding urgent intervention from the Mangaung Metro Municipality (MMM). During the initial protest, municipal representatives accepted a letter outlining the community’s challenges and promised to provide feedback within seven days.
However, according to the residents, no follow-up meeting ever occurred. They accuse the municipality of continuously backtracking on its commitment. With their frustrations mounting, the community is now planning a renewed protest, demanding that the municipality address their ongoing challenges, which include:
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Inadequate water and sanitation services,
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Poor road infrastructure,
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Delays in the processing and finalisation of permits.
The residents say they feel ignored and are calling on the municipality to prioritise their needs without further delay.
Clement Matroos
clement@mahareng.co.za
