Durban — Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, is currently working with the residents of Othongathi, Phoenix, and Verulam to find solutions to their water problems.
This follows months of dry taps in the area, causing residents to protest the prolonged cuts int he area. Mchunu said the recurring floods is making life difficult for the department to carry out their work, eNCA reported.
Mchunu explained that officials in KZN faced certain disprutions with their systems following the heavy storms, which affected supply to the reservoirs. The department is trying to monitor progress while they deal with their problems.
He said that the department is doing their best to find solutions to the water problem, and said he understands the anger and frustrations of the residents, he told told Newzroom Afrika.
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu says his department is working with Othongathi, Phoenix and Verulam residents to find solutions to their water problems. Mchunu says the department is working hard to ensure that all residents have water.
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“We noted that, for a number of days, that the people of Verulam, Othongathi and Phoenix, had water interruptions and they couldn’t get water. Of course, we always insist that water service authorities must bear in mind that water supply to residents is a very sensitive and very emotional issue. Immediately, they don’t get water, there is anger, there is frustration, which is understandable”
“However, when we heard about this problem, from residents themselves, from councillors. They made us aware they are working on the matter to get a turnaroudn as quick as possible. We encourager them to do so. We also spoke to technical teams, engineers, so they can combine their efforts and skills so that they can resolve their matters as soon as possible,” Mchunu added.
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