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

For two years, residents of Bez Valley in Johannesburg's east, have lived without consistent water and electricity supply. 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 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. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.