MINISTER of Water Affairs and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu said on Monday that some of the water challenges facing the people of Ngaka Modiri Molema District in the North West are currently being addressed.
They include the refurbishment of Water Treatment Works and improved water reticulation by municipalities in Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality.
The issue of water supply was one of the key issues raised by community members on Saturday at the inaugural Presidential Imbizo in Mafikeng.
Communities from various villages of the five Local Municipalities, Ratlou, Tswaing, Mafikeng, Ditsobotla and Ramotshere Moiloa, interacted with President Cyril Ramaphosa and some Cabinet ministers who were present at the Presidential Imbizo.
“Water is a challenge in the area of Mafikeng and the surrounding areas and there are a lot of bulk water supply schemes that need to be upgraded”, said Mchunu.
Mchunu also indicated that there is a need for a big
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