Update on Street Light Repairs in Ward 28

by Cllr. Mary Goby — DA Councillor for Ward 28 in Ekurhuleni

Date: 9 September 2022

Release: Immediate

Type: Media statement

The Democratic Alliance in Ward 28 would like to update residents on the feedback received on street light repairs from the Energy Department.

Feedback is as follows:

• Daily maintenance is being done on streetlights, please bear in mind that theft and vandalism of infrastructure is happening daily, as streetlights are easily accessible for illegal connections and theft. Especially on Ebenezer Street.
• The Department has managed to get at least 90% of the streetlights working on some high traffic roads.
• All the streetlights on our network are controlled by a photo-cell device but unfortunately most have been stolen, we are however in the process to replace them gradually.
• We would like to assure our residents that work is being done, further it is monitored on both daily and weekly reports from the teams on the ground.
• Please continue reporting non-functional streetlights and send me the reference number with the address so I can escalate to the relevant official.

Please see attached photos showing where cables where stolen

Cllr. Mary Goby

DA Councillor in Ward 28 Ekurhuleni

0826797109