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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Citizen
Water supply to stabilise by July 18, says eThekwini
RESIDENTS in the north and south of eThekwini are still feeling the ripple effect of the planned 24-hour shutdown at the Wiggins Water Treatment Works on Tuesday, July 8, which left a number of households without water. UMngeni-uThukela Water reported experiencing production constraints at its Durban Heights Water Treatment Works on Thursday, July 10. 'As part of the contingency planning for the 24-hour shutdown of the Wiggins Water Treatment Works earlier this week, the Durban Heights Water Treatment Works ramped up its production to support critical systems in the southern areas of the eThekwini Municipality. However, this led to treatment challenges caused by scum build-up at the plant, resulting in reduced production levels,' said uMngeni-uThukela Water spokesperson Siyabonga Maphumulo. Among the areas affected by the Wiggins shutdown were Umbilo and Glenwood. 'All Areas should have fully recovered from the planned shutdown. If you don't have supply please log a reference and send it through to me with your Road Name /Reference Number,' said Ward 33 councillor Fran Kristopher. Also Read: Planned water outages to leave taps dry across Durban Although some areas are now receiving water, residents are still reporting outages. According to the eThekwini Municipality the city is urgently attending to the interruption of water supply. 'The interruption is due to the disruption of raw water production from the Durban Heights Water Treatment Works, a plant that is managed by the City's bulk water supplier, uMngeni-uThukela Water,' said municipal spokesperson Gugu Sisilana. She said, 'Currently, most reservoirs in the north and south have been depleted and it is going to take time to build up sufficient levels to achieve a stable water supply. However, while this does not mean that taps will run dry, some areas will experience intermittent supply as the City works on stabilising the system. The system is expected to stabilise in a week's time, around 18 July. The Municipality apologises for the inconvenience caused.' For more information regarding water supply, the public can download eThekwini Municipality's mobile app to log faults or send a WhatsApp to 073 1483 477. Alternatively, call the toll-free number 080 311 1111 or email [email protected]. For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
08-07-2025
- The Citizen
Upcoming Ward 33 community meeting to address key issues
RESIDENTS, civic organisations, and business owners in Ward 33 hold a crucial Problem Property Forum meeting at the Stella Bowling Club, 337 Bartle Road, on Wednesday, July 16, at 18:00. The meeting aims to address a range of concerns affecting the community, with a particular focus on problematic properties, building irregularities, and the regulation of student accommodation. The meeting comes on the heels of a recent stakeholder gathering that saw wide participation from eThekwini officials representing Business Licensing, the Health Department, Town Planning, Liquor Licensing, as well as Metro Police, Umbilo SAPS, UIPS, Umbilo CPF, and security companies. Ward 33 councillor, Fran Kristopher, said 'the key issues discussed included noise disturbances, drinking in public, and litter along Helen Joseph Road, highlighted by the UIPs of Glenwood and Pigeon Valley as ongoing challenges for residents'. Also Read: 'Glenwood cannot take another student res' She said law enforcement authorities, including Metro Police, addressed the problem of illegal parking and traffic congestion, especially during nighttime hours, and noted a spike in motor vehicle accidents attributed mainly to drinking and driving. Security teams and community police forums echoed these concerns, underlining the importance of safety and security for patrons and residents. Business owners, who were present at the previous meeting, pledged co-operation with the councillor and all relevant entities in order to build a safer, more compliant community, in line with city by-laws and business regulations. Law enforcement has since committed to closely monitoring the precinct, with the warning that any business found in contravention of regulations could risk having its licence revoked. The upcoming Problem Property Forum meeting will continue this collaborative approach, with topics of discussion slated to include the reporting of problematic properties, building irregularities, student accommodation regulations and zones, as well as NSFAS compliance and updates on properties previously listed as problematic. For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
02-07-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
BraSkaap claims Councillor's Cup victory
A TOTAL of eight teams went head-to-head in the inaugural Councillor's Cup Tournament in Ward 33 on Saturday with BraSkaap emerging as the victors. The 7-A-Side Indoor Soccer Tournament, hosted by Stella Sports Hub, was held under the theme 'Safety vs Security'. The community-building initiative, driven by the Umbilo Community Police Forum and Ward 33 councillor Fran Kristopher, saw eight teams playing for a grand prize of R3500. The teams included local and visiting teams namely: New Beginnings, Umondli Security, Fidelity-ADT Security, Don's Legends, Durban Friends, Wentworth United, Late Bloomers and BraSkaap. The final game saw BraSkaap and Durban Friends playing for the grand prize with BraSkaap taking the trophy and the cash prize. Kristopher said she was delighted with the turnout for the event and how the day played out. Also Read: Great start to Classic season She said, 'It was a day filled with celebrating unity within our community. Events such as these promote healthier lifestyles and sports development in communities, together with safer environments for families to engage and spend quality time together. I look forward to future community events such as these as it was truly a day full of fun, sportsmanship and upliftment.' She extended her gratitude to sponsors who assisted in making the event possible as well as the referees and co-ordinators from Stella Sports Hub, the Umbilo CPF, photographer, and the teams which participated. For more from Berea Mail, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
