Johannesburg Water has isolated specific reservoirs in and around Soweto as part of a continuing search for the 7-year-old boy who fell down a manhole last week.
Khayalethu Magadla plunged into an uncovered manhole at a popular park on Mtambo Street in Dlamini, Soweto, and has been missing since.
Johannesburg Water spokesperson Seipati Nyawuza said that the isolation of specific reservoir was the remaining option after the technology used last week failed to yield any results.
“The entity will be isolating specific reservoirs and direct feeds, as well as plugging localised sewer lines in order to reduce the flow into the larger sewer network. This will allow for the search and rescue team to inspect the sewer line,” Nyawuza said.
Nyawuza said the manhole has been secured as it poses danger to children and the community.
The plugging of specific sewer points to reduce flow will result in blockages in the following areas, Protea South, Chiawelo and Midway Industrial.
Johannesburg Water has appealed with the community for support and understanding as the team focuses on the search and recovery of the body.
