Podcast Summary
Phoenix development opposition: Residents of Phoenix, South Africa, are protesting against a proposed sewer system development due to safety concerns, lack of consultation, and perceived favoritism towards the wealthy. They demand an impact assessment and proper consultation before any development takes place.
Residents of Phoenix, South Africa, are opposing a proposed development due to concerns over safety, lack of consultation, and perceived favoritism towards the wealthy. The area in question, an open space used by children on their way to school, is set to be developed for sewer system purposes. With the merger of schools and an increase in student numbers, traffic congestion and safety concerns have escalated. The community is demanding an impact assessment, including the widening of the road, before any development takes place. They argue that proper consultation was not conducted, and there have been irregularities in the process. The residents held a peaceful march to express their concerns and have called on the relevant authorities to immediately halt the project, as they believe due process has not been followed.