Severe rains have battered Alexandra township in Johannesburg for several days, sparking intense anxiety among residents of Stjwetla, an informal settlement built dangerously close to the Jukskei River.
With water levels rising, the risk of flooding has become real, and residents are bracing for possible disaster.
On Sunday, Johannesburgs emergency management services placed units on high alert, especially for low-lying areas like Stjwetla.