Senzo Mchunu calls for water leaks to be fixed in Nelson Mandela Bay

WATER and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has called for the urgent repair of all water leaks in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality (NMBMM).

“I want leaks closed – all of them in Nelson Mandela Bay. If by Friday we haven’t done that, then I’m telling you I’m never angry, [but] I might get to that level,” Mchunu said.

Mchunu made the call during his visit to the municipality to assess the progress made in drought interventions.

Addressing the media at the PE Traffic Training College on Monday, Mchunu said it is contradictory to ask residents to use water wisely when the metro loses 30% of its water to leaks.

Mchunu emphasised that the repairs of leaks is intertwined with the need for all users to reduce consumption.

While acknowledging progress made regarding the fixing of leaks, Mchunu said more still needs to be done to get to “zero leaks”.