Polokwane Water Petition

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#1

The poor service and water delivery of Polokwane municipality

(Flora Park, 2019-09-05)

#2

We need water to survive and we are without water for more than a week now!!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#3

Im tired of not having water I pay for!!!!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#5

All citizens have a right to sufficient water supply. It's a basic human right.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#6

We need skilled professionals to implement and work the water problem urgently

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#7

I am being deprived of my basic human right, access to water.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#8

I don't have a constant supply of water.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#9

I regularly sit with very low pressure or none at all

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#10

Water issues

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#11

There is no water and there has been no water for some time

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#12

1. We are fed up with all the lies & stories that the municipality are spinning us .
2. Its time the municipality owes up and tell the truth ,that they have made a mess with the laying of the water pipes and does not know how to rectify it as they dont have the wil or expertise .
3. Please !!!! get in experience people to fix the problem before the whole water system collapses
ThankYou
Cobus Steyn

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#15

Water if Life
We need water every day, to live and to progress

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#16

The water situation is out of hand. The municipality and government does not take any action against the ongoing situation.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#17

Daar is nie eers genoeg water om aan die stad te voorsien huidiglik nie. Hoekom word daar nog meer wooneenhede op gesit? Hoe gaan daardie plekke van water voorsien word?

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#18

I am tired of paying for basic services and being denied them due to incopetence

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#19

There are many days in a month that we do not have water at all, then when every one around us have water we discover that the meter is faulty new meters is a problem cause we can not see if its working or not?

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#20

I last had water on the 21st of August at my house.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#21

No Water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#23

I want water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#24

I'm sick and tired sitting without any water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#25

Something must be done about this ongoing water problem

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#26

I'm sick and tired of having no water in my home. It's not healthy having to store buckets of water in my bath for these regular emergencies.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#27

The lack/availability of water on a regular basis

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#28

We have had to go days without water.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#29

Agree

(polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#30

Water is a basic need

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#31

Water pressures for weeks low and low battery on our prepaid water. No one attend to complaint for more than 3 weeks

(Polokwane CBD, 2019-09-05)

#32

I'm extremely tired of sitting with out water for weeks at a time! We have to pay for services that we do not receive, let us not pay taxes or something then we looking at sitting in prison. Get the right people to run this country we might just be better off then!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#33

I'm signing because we have constant water disruptions in our area...either no water at all or the water pressure being very low

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#34

Total violation of basic human right by local authorities - I 'm law obiding tax payinh citizen like millions of others.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#35

i am tired of not having water, and then having a higher bill because of the air coming through and being read as water.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#36

Everybody should have the basic human right to have running water and this has been on-going for so long.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#37

The Polokwane municipality are f*cking useless!!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#38

We have no minuciple water on the plots and have been without water for 3 months.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#40

Tired of jou water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#41

No water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#42

It is unacceptable!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#43

The water situation in Polokwane and surrounds is a serious problem. People, homes and businesses are adversley affected and it does create a huge health risk for everyone.

(POLOKWANE, 2019-09-05)

#44

Constant water issues in Bendor becoming a problem

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#45

To many problems regarding water supply in Polokwane

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#46

It is unacceptable to pay for a service that is not delivered

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#47

I'm signing because we have the right of access to sufficient water is accorded to everyone in s 27(1)(b) of the Constitution, which states that everyone has the right to have access to sufficient water.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#48

Sukkel met swak of geen water nou al vir maande! Het tenk maar kan hom nie volmaak nie! Moet water ten duurste aanry?

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#49

The lack of a basic human need according to our constitution is not being met by Government. We pay our taxes and we pay for water, so we expect water.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#50

Weeks without water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#51

It is not acceptable

(POLOKWANE, 2019-09-05)

#52

I'm signing because water is one of the essential requirement for any human being

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#53

Water is a constant battle go for days even weeks without water

(POLOKWANE, 2019-09-05)

#54

Tired of the daily struggle without water which is a necessity and we have a right to have access to water. Poor planning and maintenance should not be an excuse.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#55

I'm signing because everyone has the right to have access to sifficient water as record in s 27(1)(b) of the Constitution.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#56

We pay for water so we want water and is must ne save to use and clean

(polokwabe, 2019-09-05)

#57

I live in Polokwane and this is ridiculous. How come they are not fixing the problem? At the rate the town is expanding this is only going to get worse if not fixed asap.

(POLOKWANE, 2019-09-05)

#59

No water in the evening after 9pm for the past 4 months.

Always a problem.

It is a health hazzard.

Unacceptable service delivery from the Polokwane munusipality.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#60

Paying for something is not right

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#62

It’s taken long enough to fix what needed to be fixed. Incompetence and corruption cannot be tolerated any longer.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#63

I need sufficient water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#64

Something needs to be done

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#65

Its ridiculous that we go without water for days we have kids to feed to bath we cant go without water its should be our right seeing that we pay every month for something we dont even have the most of the time

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#66

I have the right to have running water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#68

We hardly have water for our daily facilities, and this is going on for weeks.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#69

Im signing because we do not always have water or wgen we do the pressure is poor

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#70

I feel for the people who have no water. They cannot cook' clean' bath. This is unacceptable. There are the elderly and babies who rely on water.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#71

Water being cut off without warning.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#72

We have pre paid water now for many many years and we struggle a lot water the past few months/last year. There is times that a week past without any water in our taps. As all other residents I am not happy, we need water to survive in life.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#73

We have an issue with water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#74

I'm signing because we have a water problem for the last 16 years. When I raised issues within our ward to the Clr I was removed from the group because I'm fighting for a basic right

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#75

I am frustrated at the lack of feedback as well as urgency on the part of the municipality. We are paying for services that we don't even receive. But if we don't pay then they are quick to charge us interest etc

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#76

Weeks without water. If there is water pressure so low only cold water.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#78

We have no water!!! 2 weeks now

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#79

We do not have water!!!!!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#80

No water

(POLOKWANE, 2019-09-05)

#81

We never have water for days at a time
Very frustrating

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#84

I’m also fed up to struggle with water!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#85

The taps in our area are mostly dry

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#86

Tired of this place! No water most if the time.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#87

Water situation

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#88

We are without water on most days. This is unacceptable as we pay rates and taxes and there are no basic services being meted out.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#89

Continuous water shortage in Moregloed Polokwane

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#90

No water for long periods of time and no worthy explanations as to the problems!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#91

Ive never experienced so much water disruption or dry taps in the last 4 years have been living her 45 years something has to be done cant they give every household in the city a jojo tank ? Council has been collecting enough fees there will be less pressure on the system as the reservoirs do not have so many people using peak times

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#93

Taxpayers are on the breadline whe cannot afford the loss of income, extra medical bills that arise from lack of sanitation and the downright bloody struggle to cook clean and bath so that we can go to work and pay tax. This is an awful way of life and Polokwane is supposed to be the Capital of Limpopo What a disgrace!!

(POLOKWANE, 2019-09-05)

#94

Im signing because I am fed up that we dont get proper awnsers from coverment

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#95

I pay my rates and taxes and it is my right to have access to water. This is an act of terrorism.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#96

I’m signing because most mornings I sit without water or very low water flow

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#97

Water related problems locally in Polokwane

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#98

Water issues in Polokwane

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#99

In nirvana we do not get water and some streets do have
We do not get notiefed aswell if there is going to be a water cut or shortage

(Polokwane limpopo nirvana, 2019-09-05)

#100

today 5/9/2019 marks 2weeks without water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#101

The water shortage is getting very serious now

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#103

The water problem has been around for decades without any progress for a solution.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#104

We have now been without sufficient water for 4 months.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#105

I am signing this petition because I have the right of access to sufficient water and this is accorded to everyone in s 27(1)(b) of the Constitution, which states that everyone has the right to have access to sufficient water.

Many areas in Polokwane are without water for days and sometimes even weeks, which is unacceptable.

By signing, I authorize Franco Marx to hand over my signature to those who have power on this issue.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#106

We pay our municipality accounts to receive service and water but at this stage is the service not up to standards.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#107

This matter also effect my house

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#108

I am sick and tired of having no water...

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#109

I want water

(POLOKWANE, 2019-09-05)

#110

The water availability is inconsistent

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#112

To have water is a basic right

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#113

The water situation it getting out of control. We must pay every month and dont get any service for this

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#115

Dissatisfied with management capability and decison-making of Polokwane municipality wrt to most services

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#116

My constitutional right of access to water is being infringed upon.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#117

Our water get cut during the night and only available from after 6 in the mornings and at times even later! I am so tired of buying water to bath in a bucket in the mornings that the water is not back in time before work

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#118

I am tired of coming home and waking up to empty taps. This is a violation of our rights. The only times we have water are the times we spend at work. Normal hours that we are home there is only air in the taps.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#119

The water shortages cause damage to appliances. So we, who pay our taxes, are without water and have extra costs to repair damages caused by the malmanagement of the municipality.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#120

I cant take it to be without running water any more!! Thats why we live in town and not in the rural areas!!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#121

I am signing because I have the right of access to sufficient water.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#122

Water crisis, bad municipal management

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#123

Shortage of water supply on regular & continues way for a long period of time in the area I stay

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#125

We have been without water for three days already. We can not bath, wash clothes, flush toilets (we are seeing clients). This is outrageous!!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#126

I am tired of not having water at my house!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#127

We want water. I pay my rates and taxes so we do expect to get service.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#128

Water is a basic right which we are denied and I hope something will be done to improve water supply to all

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#129

It is my RIGHT to have clean drinking water at my dwelling, which is not the case.. Some areas in Polokwane has been without water for days and weeks at a time.. That is UNACEPTIBLE!!!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#130

Need urgent attention !!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#131

There are more days per week without any water service than days where water is easily accessible. Sometimes weeks pass without any water service what so ever!

(Bendor Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#132

We have the right to have water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#133

I have not had water for 14 days

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#134

There is no weter

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#135

I believe having water is a human right and not a luxury. It's a daily basic need!!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#136

Can’t live without water.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#137

Publiek het genoeg gehad van mense se onbekwaamheid

(Pietersburg, 2019-09-05)

#138

I am signing because water is everything especially in the city.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#139

Because of the pathetic service delivery we receive from the Polokwane municipality especially with regards to the water shortages we face on a daily basis !!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#140

Water is a basic human right, we pay for service delivery, but we receive nothing

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#141

We residing at the above address are sick and tied of having no water or low pressure. Always told they are working on the problem. Please get competent people to complete the project not trial and error.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#142

Die rassistiese beleid van die ANC waardeur bevoegde blankes uit hul werk verdring is en hoogsgeskoolde swartes wat geen kundigheid of werksetiek het nie, in hul plekke aangestel het, en steeds voortgaan met AA, BEE en ander beleidstuķe wat rasgedrewe is, veroorsaak hierdie manesfistasie van wanbestuur.

(Pietersburg, 2019-09-05)

#143

No water today and yesterday. Previous weeks low pressure.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#144

I am lising work because of the water problem, i cant provide for my family

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#146

I'm signing because we are without water most days a week without warning

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#147

My business cannot function without water, we manufacture lenses, and all machines run on water.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#149

There is major water problems in our town snd no one is doing anything about it at the municipality

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#151

Sick of the water disruptions and not having clean safe water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#153

this shouldn't be like this, we do pay our bills

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#154

As a citizen of this city and country, having access to water is a basic right. For too long we have faced incapacity within our municipality who fail to address the longstanding, recurring water shortages which are affecting our lives and businesses

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#155

Im tired of useless governance, filfth we are living in and stealing being made priority by ANC/ government

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#156

I also have poor service delivery when it comes to water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#157

We struggle with our water supply daily

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#158

14 days without any water, from 22/08. Drains started blocking up. Will send plumber bill to municipality.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#160

We need clean water and constant supply with proper pressure.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#161

We have not had water for 6 days

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#162

Water is a basic nescessaty.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#163

We have not had water for months. Just a trickle every now and then for a hour or two.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#164

Water is a human right.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#165

I'm signing this because we have been struggling with water in Polokwane for at least three and a half years already and we are tired of having no access to water that we pay for monthly.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#166

We are paying for water, but we still do not have any water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#167

No or very little water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#168

Sick an tired of being constantly without water

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#169

I am sick of the inconvenience of being without water unexpectedly and unannounced!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#170

Lack of basic services

(Plk, 2019-09-05)

#171

We have been without water consistently

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#172

Ons is al meer as 'n week sonder of min water.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#174

Please please fix our water problems!

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#175

I have constant sick kids. Everything around us dirty and smelly. I see thousands of liters of water streaming down the streets, but there are water shortages. What are you doing about that, about maintenance, about health?

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#176

Please get people who can do the job properly. You pay the people lots and lots of money, they cant do the work, and the Polokwane goes down down the drain. Thats why the people get fedup and start burning your offices

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#177

We are sitting with out water more than 5days we are tax payers bud there is no solution to this problem

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#178

water problem

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#180

No water every morning in bendor welgelegen n gets reported all the time and no resolution.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#181

We must have water even if it is on shedding..

(polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#182

I'm affected by water shortages

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#183

The water shortages in Polokwane needs serious attention.Plans must be made for the future.Wè are all going to stand dry within the next few years if there are no planning in place.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#185

I’m signing because we don’t have water for most of the time.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-05)

#188

The government is failing its people, and needs to be forced to wake up

(Polokwane, 2019-09-06)

#189

According to the constitution, it is my right to be supplied with water, constantly.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-06)

#190

I am tired of not having water but received an escalating bill monthly

(Polokwane, 2019-09-06)

#191

No water for days in Polokwane.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-06)

#193

Every person has the right to water the basic human right

(Polokwane, 2019-09-06)

#194

We can not struggle with water shortages every day.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-06)

#195

We have high water bills to pay but ALWAYS without water. The reservoirs is always low or empty because goverment dont to there work! Always excuses, excuses, excuses!!!

(Polokwanr, 2019-09-06)

#196

We pay for a service but don’t receive it.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-06)

#197

I'm tired of this corrupt and incompetent government who I did not vote for, being unable to fix a problem that could have been avoided had they listened to advice given years ago.

(Polokwane, 2019-09-06)

#198

Tired of bad services

(Polokwane, 2019-09-06)

#200

Water shortages constantly

(Polokwane, 2019-09-06)