The Matjhabeng Local Municipality has resolved to immediately adopt measures to address persistent water leaks and related infrastructure challenges.
During the council meeting held on Tuesday, 18 February, Cllr René Steyn put a proposal before council concerning this issue.
She said water leaks are a significant contributor to the worsening water crisis in Matjhabeng.
“Without immediate and sustained intervention, the situation will deteriorate further, deepening hardships for residents.
It is imperative that council adopts this motion to ensure that water infrastructure is preserved and residents’ basic needs are met,” said Steyn.
“We need answers on who should be held accountable.”
On this point, Cllr Manie Pretorious of the FF Plus asked about water shedding, the reasons for the action, who authorised it, and when will water shedding be lifted.
“I also asked about the brown water that has a bad odour, I rejected their previous explanations.
“I want to know who must take responsibility for this situation, and what the remedial actions are to rectify it.
“I again referred to and asked about the E. Coli in Allanridge.”
Pretorius stated his concerns were not answered.
The water crisis motion was carried.
All matters will be referred to the Water Crisis Adhoc Committee for oversight and additional recommendations to ensure effective implementation.
There was an added recommendation that Supply Chain Management has the responsibility to build capacity within the Department of Infrastructure to enable them to fulfil council’s resolution.
This addition was accepted and motion was passed.
