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Raw sewage is flooding homes and streets in parts of Soweto and Ekurhuleni, turning daily life into a health nightmare as families cook, sleep, and raise kids surrounded by toxic waste. In White City, one street has endured this for nearly two months—with unusable toilets, submerged yards, and kids barred from playing outside. Residents suspect the crisis began after a nearby property expansion moved a manhole, triggering backups. Technicians come and go, but fixes fail, forcing many to pay for private plumbers they can’t afford. Even garbage collection is blocked. In Villa Liza, the agony stretches over three years, with residents trapped by relentless stench and no escape. Officials admit traditional repairs haven’t worked and say a solution may come this week—if conditions allow. But for those living through it, the wait feels endless, as aging pipes and new developments add to the uncertainty.

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