Emergency services in Johannesburg has taken a decision to abandon the search for a 7-year-old boy who fell down an open manhole in Soweto.
Khaya Magadla was playing with friends in Dlamini Park two weeks ago when he slipped into the sewer system.
Joburg emergency services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said that they have searched through the sewer system and could not find the little boy.
The operation has been handed over to Joburg Water for them to monitor the wastewater system.
“From our side, we have completed the search throughout the pipelines up until the split chamber, the incident has been handed over to Joburg Water they are continuing to monitor the wastewater treatment plant,” said Mulaudzi.
On Sunday Mulaudzi visited the family to give an update. He told the family members not to hesitate to contact the EMS if they wanted the team to explore certain areas.
“Although this is hard for the family, they have commended the team for working hard in the search for their boy.”
Meanwhile residents plan to hold weekly prayer sessions for Khaya.
