Residents in Durban say raw sewage continues to flow near the M4 in Merebank despite municipal inspections and excavation work, renewing criticism of the eThekwini Municipality’s handling of a long-running sewer problem.
The reports describe how residents have observed ongoing spills in the area and question whether the municipality’s efforts have resolved the underlying fault. They point to the continued presence of sewage as evidence that the response has not fully addressed the disruption.
Across the coverage, the focus remains on the gap between the municipality’s actions—such as site visits and digging work—and residents’ observations of continued sewage discharge. While the outlets reference the municipality’s interventions, they differ mainly in emphasis: one centers on residents’ frustration and concerns about the impact of the ongoing failure, rather than on technical details of the repair work or timelines for completion.
