![]() ![]() We have also arrested some of the people who were found in possession of drugs, some in possession of dangerous weapons. “W e have managed to recover an additional three firearms and we have also arrested an additional 13 people. Gauteng police commissioner Elias Mawela says they made inroads following the arrest of seven suspects on Thursday night. I am even thinking of leaving this place. One community member said, “There are guns firing every night non-stop whilst we sleep. I don’t feel safe. Because of this, our campaigns have a wide reach and more people will be made aware of the importance of keeping our water sources clean," he said.Residents who spoke to Sabc News say they live in constant fear with gunshots ringing out every night. "Our members are from different schools, churches, and civil society organisations in the community. Several attempts to clean the river in the past have been in vain, but Mopasi is hopeful that efforts by the forum will be more sustainable. ![]() Without access to proper services, many residents have been using the river for dumping and ablution, said Mopasi. It is littered with rubbish and has been battling with sanitation issues for years. ![]() Near the banks of the river is Stjwetla informal settlement. Shortcomings included inadequate housing, potholes, refuse collection, raw sewage in the Jukskei river, and poor sanitation services. It found that the City had "not provided sufficient municipal services to the community of Alexandra". ![]() A report was published earlier this year by the Public Protector and the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) following the devastating 2019 protests in Alexandra. ![]()
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