{"id":111847,"date":"2026-03-31T14:15:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/?p=111847"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:15:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:15:24","slug":"afriforum-demands-action-over-continued-sewage-spillage-in-klerkindustria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/en\/afriforum-demands-action-over-continued-sewage-spillage-in-klerkindustria\/","title":{"rendered":"AfriForum demands action over continued sewage spillage in Klerkindustria"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AfriForum\u2019s Klerksdorp branch yesterday has lodged a formal complaint with the Matlosana Local Municipality regarding the ongoing sewage spill at 26 and 28 Mahogany Street in Klerkindustria, Klerksdorp. According to the owner of these properties, the problem has been ongoing for some time despite repeated attempts to report it to the Municipality. Raw sewage is still flowing on the premises, which not only poses a serious health and environmental risk, but also negatively affects business operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In its letter, AfriForum requested the Municipality to intervene immediately to stop the sewage spillage; provide a clear timeline for repairs; provide transparency on the use of sewage tariffs; and confirm what equipment and capacity is available to ensure service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt is shocking that the Municipality is communicating to residents and business owners that they do not have the necessary equipment \u2013 \u200b\u200bsuch as a pump \u2013 to solve the problem. A lack of equipment can never serve as an excuse for failing to provide basic services,\u201d says Alta Pretorius, AfriForum\u2019s District Coordinator for the Mooi River.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The properties in question include an industrial site and the owner pays almost R100 000 per year for sewerage services, which are not provided. According to AfriForum, this raises serious questions about accountability and the use of tax and tariff revenues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf a single property costs that much, one can only conclude that the Municipality\u2019s sewerage department\u2019s income from Klerkindustria alone amounts to hundreds of millions of rand. Where does this money go if basic infrastructure is not maintained?\u201d asks Pretorius.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AfriForum stresses that the current situation is a violation of several legal obligations, including the Constitution, which stipulates that municipalities must deliver services in a sustainable manner, as well as the right of residents to an environment that is not harmful to their health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AfriForum warns that further steps will be considered if the Municipality does not act urgently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis situation is unacceptable. Residents or businesses cannot be expected to pay large amounts for services that are simply not delivered,\u201d says S.W. Scott, AfriForum\u2019s Chairperson for the Klerksdorp branch.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To join AfriForum\u2019s Klerksdorp branch, contact Scott at 082 806 7484.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"111843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260326-WA0013-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-111843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260326-WA0013-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260326-WA0013-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.artikels.afriforum.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260326-WA0013-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, 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