Muni battles sewer blockages from improper disposal

THE Modimolle-Mookgophong Municipality is facing ongoing sewer blockages caused by the improper disposal of foreign materials into the sewer system.

- Lizette Venter

According to Mayor Aaron Sebolai, residents have been discarding items such as plastic bottles, blankets, grease, oils, linen sheets, animal skins, and even intestines into the system, severely disrupting its function. "These foreign objects accumulate and cause major blockages, which prevent wastewater from flowing as it should. This leads to sewage overflows, posing seriou