{"id":43212,"date":"2024-02-08T09:57:35","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T07:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/cityvision\/khayelitsha-ward-93-marred-20240207\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T03:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T01:00:02","slug":"khayelitsha-ward-93-marred-20240207","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/cityvision\/khayelitsha-ward-93-marred-20240207\/","title":{"rendered":"Khayelitsha Ward 93 marred as holes caused by illegal sand mining continue to surge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The surge in holes caused by illegal sand mining in Khayelitsha is a major concern for local residents in Ward 93.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local ward councillor Thando Pimpi described the situation as dangerous not only for motorists but for residents as well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The illegal miners dig until they reach the underground sewage system.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Is that a pothole or a trench? That is probably a frequent question among drivers in and around Khayelitsha. This is as holes caused by illegal sand mining continue to surge, especially in Ward 93.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local ward councillor Thando Pimpi described the situation as dangerous not only for motorists but for residents as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an interview with <span>City Vision<\/span>, Pimpi implored the culprits to be mindful of the risk posed by their actions. He highlighted several areas, including Spine Road (not too far from Embengweni vendors in Town Two) and along Japhta Masemola Road opposite Greenpoint informal settlement. \u201cMost of the time you find these deep holes closer to informal areas. The hole that is along Spine Road was caused by residents from the Qanduqandu informal settlement. I\u2019ve seen them several times digging there and I\u2019ve reprimanded them but they don\u2019t listen. The worst part is they dig until they reach the underground system and wires,\u201d said Pimpi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He warned motorists to be cautious when driving on Japhta Masemola along the I Section until Bonga Drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cUsually they do that during winter seasons when there is flooding. They dig the sand to raise the floors for&nbsp;their&nbsp;shacks. Others dig the sand to plaster their houses,\u201d explained Pimpi, adding that in most cases culprits hire <span>amaphara<\/span> to dig the sand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Pimpi, the challenge has been raised at public meetings, yet it continues unabated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this puts motorists in harm\u2019s way, it also threatens children\u2019s lives, said Pimpi, making a reference to an incident in Nyanga more than two years ago, where children sank into a manhole reportedly caused by illegal sand harvesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He stated that he reported the matter to the City of Cape Town, however, there was no action.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A resident from Qanduqandu informal settlement near Greenpoint Sanele Maxhayi confirmed that he had seen people digging sand. However, he sided with them citing that people don\u2019t have money to buy sand at hardware. \u201cWhat are we supposed to do? This is a nearby place and is an open space. 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