POOR HOUSING INFRUSTRUCTURE

In my research after

angloplatinum handed over houses to sterkwater community since from the 09/07/2001 ,I observed this problematic daily issues..

The residents of this community are grossly dissatisfied with the manner in which the housing

plan and constructions implimented.As foundations are exposed to soil erosion ,especialy apron

surrounding the round house.Most of the community members are experiencing severe cracks in the main structures[wall and floor].Some of the houses are not properly plastered internaly.

Bugwash type of plaster is used .Worse of all plastering is pealing off easly,you cannot even put

a nail on the wall.

In my research i found that angloplatinum claims that the housing offered to the residents are much unique than that what they had before relocation .But the residents claims that the typical

houses [they had been offered did not match up to the promises that had been made by angloplatinum during the audit process]built are poorly that they crack and they believe materials used in the project are not comply with the SOUTH AFRICAN BEREU OF STANDARD[s.a.b.s].

During my observation i found that electricity installation is such that one should take over by

wiring each and every room,because only meter and distributoin boxes are only suplied in most

houses.These are only few to mention,others are reserved.

With my opinion ,if angloplatinum believes that these houses are of latest standard then they are

challenging building society knwoledge and techniques,because i dont see any uniqueness of

housing infrustructure in this community of Gapilasterkwater

BY DANIEL MAPHOTO

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