Over the period from May 2022 to December 2023, Let’s Change Ba-Phalaborwa diligently documented every incident reported by the community through our WhatsApp Extension groups.
This meticulous record-keeping aimed to compile comprehensive statistics showcasing the severity of the challenges faced by Ba-Phalaborwa residents.
Municipal service delivery incidents encompass a wide range of issues, including but not limited to water leaks, sewage spillages, damaged fire hydrants, manhole or stormwater drain problems, malfunctioning streetlights, illegal dumping, issues related to landfill sites, property damage due to water or sewage leaks, as well as road damage and potholes.
Below are the statistics.
Water & Sewage Statistics
Water Leaks - 2022
Water Leaks -2023
Sewage Spillages - 2022
Sewage Spillages - 2023
Hours without water (Loadshedding) - 2022
Hours without water (Loadshedding) - 2023
Hours without water (water shedding) - 2022
Hours without water (water shedding) - 2023
Power Statistics
Number of power outage incidents reported
EXtension 1
Extension 2
Extension 3
Extension 4
Extension 5
Extension 6
Extension 7
Extension 8
Dorp
Schiettocht
Hours without electricity due to aged infrastructure