Naturena South of Johannesburg is up in arms and tired of poor service delivery issues affecting residents since the last two weeks. In the past weeks residents have had more than their share of loading shedding, instead cable theft and constant electricity outages has left them taking their battle to the streets.
Road Blocks at Malta Streets
Residents decided to block two entrances from Freedom Park and Malta to stop both taxies and motorists from going in or out. School children and private cars were unable to travel to work or desired destinations.
Since the beginning on June 2022, residents had more than 10 electricity interruptions and outages with delayed repair intervals of 1 to 2 days on end without warning and lights, just going out.
This has also affected the supply of water; because water supply is pumped and powered by electricity. As a results residents decided to block the affected streets to protest and to express their dissatisfaction.
The Only Way To Get Attention From Local Authorities is To Burn Tires & Block Roads
Most of these service delivery issues have long been reported and nothing done about it. Although, two weeks ago residents held a meeting with their ward councilor of this area tried to address some of these issues. The most pressing was and still is, cable theft.
Communication Through Naturena Website
One of the residents of Naturena and the entire ward 119 donated this website to give both residents and the ward counselor a platform to alleviate communication dilemmas faced by both residents and the administration of COJ. Whence this information was posted for the benefit of residents - Read more about it HERE
It Is Time City of Johannesburg Take Service Delivery Seriously
Residents of Region (G) Ward 119 include the following townships and suburbs, Part of old Naturena
Naturena Ext 11, 15, 19, 26
Freedom Park (Siyaya & Dark City)
Devland Ext 27, 31, 30 & 35
Olifansvlei
Bushkoppies
Van Valley
If you are a resident and have an issue that needs to be addresses through this community. Feel free to join the Naturena Home Owners Forum, so that we can compile a petition that affected these suburbs and take the matter to court and stop abuse of residents rights.
Share Your Thoughts On Our Podcast
Residents and home owners can share and post their Voice Notes on this website to communicate their discontent and challenges. This way we can have enough complaints to take legal action against poor service issues by: City Power, Joburg Water and JRA to fix bad road and potholes affecting our neighbourhood.
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We are always looking after the interest of our communities and local small businesses. This protest is long overdue and should be taken seriously by the authorities.
Article by: Isaac Khonjelwayo
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