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Bellville residents cry foul following sewage leak

CAPE TOWN - Residents of Bellville in Cape Town are fuming following a sewage pipe collapse more than a week ago.

The collapse has caused an unbearable stench with sewage water flowing into the street and some homes.

At least one house has a pool filled with sewage and some residents are also unable to flush their toilets.

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The City says repairs to the sewer pipe started on 28 December 2024.

A contractor is on site to do the repair work while depot teams are assisting with the clean-up and disinfection of the affected property. 

  • eNCA's Ayesha Ismail reports.

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