The continuous illegal dumping at the Elandsfontein Wetland poses a danger to learners from the nearby Sizwe Secondary School, aqua life, and birds.
As a result, Ekurhuleni’s Whip of Council Ald Khetha Shandu has called on the community of Elandsfontein to help the City curb illegal dumping.
He said he had observed that illegal dumping was a thorn in the flesh for the school and the City as it also resulted in sewage and stormwater drain blockages.
Speaking during a visit to the area yesterday, Ald Shandu said: “The illegal dumping here in the wetland, is pushing the underground water to the nearby school. As a result, the school had to close two of its playgrounds which are now water-logged. The stability of the school foundation is also under threat.”
The whip however indicated that the City had deployed teams to do the unblocking of the sewer and stormwater systems in the area.
In the meantime, Shandu has called on the residents to report illegal dumping by calling 0860 543 000.
