Buffalo City's multimillion-rand Leighandre 'Baby Lee' Jegels Recreational Park, commonly called the Stoep, has been targeted by cable thieves and vandals. Quigney Ratepayers Association chair Satish Nair said he noticed one of the lamp posts had been vandalised and alerted law enforcement officials and the Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency (BCMDA).
While Hole in the Wall attracts thousands of tourists to the Wild Coast, the East London beachfront is pocked by deep, trash-filled sinkholes that pose a risk to residents and visitors alike.To add to the disgrace, a stinking sewer manhole, less than 20m from the newly opened Baby Lee Jegels Recreation Park, has disgusted visitors to the area since 2022.
As 2023 draws to a close, it is always a good time to celebrate the successes we have achieved and also reflect on the shortcomings that occurred. In the few months that I’ve taken over the mayoral office, I have been humbled by the support I have received from the community of the Buffalo City Metro community.