News24 | Pupils forced to wade through polluted river as Emfuleni bridge lies unfinished 24 years on (opens original article in a new tab)

Pupils in Vaal face dangerous river crossings due to a 24-year-old abandoned bridge project, with residents criticizing local leaders for neglecting service delivery and accountability.

• Pupils in Vaal navigate a polluted river due to an unfinished bridge project abandoned 24 years ago
• Parents criticize local leaders for living nearby while children face hazardous conditions
• Residents allege political leaders neglect service delivery and accountability
• Bridge project remains incomplete despite community complaints and repeated calls for action