The Okahandja community has raised concern over inadequate service delivery, poor communication and a lack of accountability from the Town Council.

Residents called on local leaders to address longstanding challenges affecting them.

Through a protest, residents demanded answers on issues ranging from land allocation and access to basic services to sanitation, water supply and waste management.

Group leader, Sethy Gariseb questioned why elected leaders had failed to engage directly with residents and provide clarity on outstanding concerns.

He also raised objections over the allocation of residential plots, alleging that some beneficiaries already owned multiple properties while others had been waiting for land for years.

Another resident, Sylvia Ndorokaze criticised the council for failing to conduct regular community engagements.

Meisie Ngueihita expressed frustration over delays in resolving a land allocation dispute dating back to 2012.

She alleged that her plot had been taken away and that, despite repeated attempts to engage the authorities, she had not received a satisfactory resolution.

Another community member, Dean Brandt, questioned when the Council will construct roads and provide basic services to residents.

The demonstrators called on the Okahandja Municipality to engage with affected communities, provide clear responses to their grievances and take practical steps to improve service delivery.

Meanwhile, the Council declined to comment.