Orange Farm floods: Residents call on local govt to fast track maintenance

JOHANNESBURG - Residents affected by inclement weather in Orange Farm, south of Joburg, are calling on local government to fast-track maintenance as they battle with flooded homes.

The call comes after heavy rains caused severe damage to homes and roads in the area.

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Residents believe the local government’s inability to maintain the drainage system is one of the reasons why rainwater ends up flooding their homes.

"There is a furrow that's not bring taken care of, it's so dirty and it's got weeds inside and that blocks the water to move freely that is why the water overflows into the houses."