LOOK: Wentworth residents are prisoners in their homes following drainage problems | Daily News

A resident walks across a stream of water on a make shift bridge in Hime Street, Wentworth. The drain was blocked from the torrential rains which occurred in April. Picture Leon Lestrade/African News Agency.Thelma Stoffels of Austerville is a prisoner in her own home, she says the stench is unbearable. The drain was blocked from the torrential rains which occurred two weeks ago 22 April. Picture Leon Lestrade/African New Agency.Thelma Stoffels, Austerville is a prisoner in her own home.

“After the rain, we haven't been able to even flush our toilets because the water level was so high it blocked the drainage systems from working,'' she said. “We also frustrated because we have been complaining for two weeks and no repairs have been undertaken” she added.

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