The big question about what is a happening at Reahola Housing in Stateway and who is responsible for the service delivery there have been now addressed to council as a matter of urgency.
Councillor Estelle Dansey, ward councillor 35 councillor, says she has submitted formal questions regarding in Reahola, ensuring that the municipality is held accountable for its inaction.
“Residents of the Reahola Housing Complex in Welkom endure severe service delivery failures due to the
Matjhabeng Local Municipality’s ongoing neglect.”
Despite multiple follow-ups since late 2024, the MMC of the Human Settlements Department has failed to respond to Councillor Estelle Dansey’s requests for clarity.
Meanwhile, residents on the first floor have struggled with inadequate water pressure for six months. Despite assessments and assurances, no corrective action has been taken.
“The complex’s infrastructure continues to deteriorate, with overgrown grass, sewage spills, and crumbling roads posing daily risks to residents,” says Dansey.
Dansey has consistently reported these issues, yet the municipality has failed to act, depriving residents of their basic rights and essential services.
Neglecting these responsibilities directly affects the health, safety, and dignity of Reahola residents, leaving them in worsening living conditions.
“The DA will not allow this community to be ignored. We will keep fighting for Reahola residents until service delivery is restored.
“We urge the Matjhabeng Local Municipality to act immediately and resolve these ongoing failures.
“If the municipality continues to disregard its obligations, the DA will escalate this matter to provincial and national levels to ensure that the people of Reahola receive the services they are entitled to,” Dansey says.
