ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MAYOR XABA LEADS URGENT INTERVENTION ON KWAMASHU SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGES
EThekwini Municipality Mayor, Councillor Cyril Xaba, will this week lead a high-level oversight inspection of critical sewer infrastructure, ongoing leaks and system blockages affecting multiple wards in KwaMashu.
The site visits, which begin tomorrow, follow an increasing number of water and sanitation challenges raised by residents, community groups and ward councillors, particularly regarding prolonged sewer-related problems in the area.
The inspection aims to assess the extent of the infrastructure damage, evaluate immediate intervention measures and ensure the deployment of plumbing contractor teams to address blockages and clear service backlogs.
Members of the media are invited to join the Mayor during the oversight inspection.
DETAILS OF THE OVERSIGHT INSPECTION:
DATE: Monday, 24 August 2026
TIME: 11h00
MEETING POINT: KwaMashu Sizakala Centre
Issued by the eThekwini Municipality’s Marketing and Communication Directorate
