Multi-million rand project collapses as contractors abandon site in Bez Valley

For two years, residents of Bez Valley and Bertrams, east of Johannesburg, have lived without consistent water and electricity.

A multi-million rand project meant to fix leaking water and repair sewer pipes collapsed after three consecutive main contractors hired by Johannesburg Water abandoned the site - after also allegedly damaging electricity infrastructure.

Today, what remains is a maze of wide-open, hazardous trenches cutting through the community, while contractors point to non-payment by the City.

SABC News reporter, Nomvuyo Ntanjana filed this report.

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