South Africa Government

12/05/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/05/2023 05:03

Minister Senzo Mchunu visits Makana Local Municipality to stabilise the state of water provision, 8 Dec

The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr Senzo Mchunu will embark on a working visit to Makana Local Municipality on Friday, 08 December 2023 in efforts to stabilize the state of water provision in the area.

Joined by his deputies, Mr David Mahlobo and Ms Judith Tshabalala, Minister Mchunu will engage with Provincial Government led by Premier Oscar Mabuyane, Sarah Baartman Executive Mayor, Makana Local Municipality Mayor, Amatola Water Management, and various stakeholders in Makhanda.

Amatola Water, an implementing agent of the Department in Makana is expected to give feedback to the contingent on the intervention work being undertaken in the area to ensure adequate provision of clean water to communities.

Members of the media are invited to attend a media briefing to announce the outcomes of the meeting as follows:

Date: 08 December 2023
Venue: Makana Local Municipality Town Hall
Time: 13:00.

For media confirmations, kindly contact Thandile Ngcume on 082 659 1422

For more information, contact:

Wisane Mavasa, Spokesperson for the Department of Water and Sanitation
Cell: 060 561 8935
E-mail: [email protected]

Kamogelo Mogotsi, Spokesperson for Minister Mchunu
Cell: 076 523 0085