Manor Park Hot Water Crisis – 194 Units Affected

Residents and owners of Manor Park continue to endure a prolonged hot water crisis that has left approximately 194 units without reliable access to hot water. Despite paying monthly levies and service-related costs, many households have experienced extended periods without this basic necessity, particularly during the winter months.

The ongoing lack of hot water has severely affected families, elderly residents, children, persons living with disabilities, and individuals with medical conditions. Residents are forced to use alternative methods to heat water for bathing, cleaning, and other daily household needs, creating inconvenience, additional expenses, and potential safety risks.

Residents and owners believe that access to hot water is a basic necessity, not a luxury. The continued absence of a permanent solution has negatively impacted the dignity, health, comfort, and quality of life of those living within the complex.

Owners are seeking clarity and urgent intervention regarding the future of the hot water system and have proposed practical solutions that would allow affected households to restore access to hot water at their own cost.

Residents and Owners Request:

* Permission to install their own SABS-approved geysers and alternative hot water systems.

* Clarity on whether Angor Property Specialists is willing to fund the installation and supply of replacement systems, or whether such installations will be undertaken entirely at the owners' cost.

* Approval for installations to be completed by qualified electricians and plumbers who will issue the necessary Certificates of Compliance (COC).

* Confirmation that insurance approval can be obtained prior to installation to ensure compliance with the complex's insurance requirements.

* A permanent and sustainable resolution to the ongoing hot water crisis affecting Manor Park residents.

Residents believe that immediate action is required to restore access to hot water and to provide certainty regarding alternative solutions that can be implemented safely, legally, and in compliance with insurance requirements.

Petition Scope

Local

Decision Makers

* Manor Park Body Corporate Chairperson (Michael)

* Manor Park Trustees

* Angor Property Specialists Johannesburg

* Mr. Paul Brent – Operational Manager

* Ms. Charmaine Lindeque – Portfolio Manager

* Mr. Dennis Flammer – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

* Mr. Willem Victor – Director of Compliance

Petition Goal

To secure a permanent solution to the Manor Park hot water crisis, obtain approval for owners to install their own SABS-approved geysers and hot water systems where necessary, ensure compliance with insurance and safety requirements, and protect the health, dignity, and well-being of all residents affected by the ongoing lack of hot water.

This wording is stronger because it focuses on the current crisis, the 194 affected units, hot water being a basic necessity, and the four specific requests highlighted on the poster rather than broad complaints that could distract from the main objective.