The Msukaligwa Local Municipality has officially closed off the entrance to Pet Dam until further notice, following years of resident complaints about noise, late-night drinking, and littering at the site. Although no signage had been installed previously, the municipality notes that public drinking laws in South Africa are clear, and ongoing gatherings at the dam prompted renewed intervention. Community figures involved in discussions — including Mr. Malaza, Mr. Lukele, SAPS, and concerned residents — welcomed the closure as a necessary step.