By Johnathan Paoli
In a crucial meeting held on the eve of the Lesotho Highland Water Scheme tunnel shutdown, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has expressed grave concerns about the preparedness of Free State municipalities, particularly Dihlabeng Municipality.
Free State DA leader Roy Jankielsohn said on Tuesday that despite his party remaining cautiously optimistic that contractors would complete the Ash River section of the R275 million project within the designated six-month period, concerns lingered regarding Dihlabeng’s lack of readiness.
The municipality has yet to finalise essential infrastructure, such as boreholes and a pump station, which are vital for ensuring a reliable water supply and quality for residents of Clarens and Kgubetswana during the shutdown.
“Most towns in the Free State experience water supply and quality problems with large-scale sewage pollution due to municipal incapacity caused by poor financial management and lack of skills
“The shutdown must not be used as an
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