North West Government Restores Consistent Supply of Clean Water in Itsoseng Township

A well-defined collective effort to restore the consistent supply of clean water in Itsoseng Township outside Lichtenburg town received an overwhelming support from the township residents, this following their engagement with Premier Supra Mahumapelo. The engagement which was arranged as part of the much lauded Setsokotsane Programme took place today, Wednesday 29 October at the Itsoseng water reservoir site.

Premier Mahumapelo told residents that Eskom was already on site repairing and reconnecting the damaged boreholes, after which re-drilling and reasonable supply of water will commence.

Moreover, Mahumapelo confirmed that Sedibeng Water will by next week be taking over the operations and maintenance of water infrastructure in this area.

“While we will not shy away from our responsibility to provide basic services such as water to citizens of our Province, we also vow to intensify our clampdown on acts of theft and vandalism of water infrastructure”, warned Premier Mahumapelo who urged communities to look after infrastructure developed by government and must hasten to report criminal acts to the police.

Premier Mahumapelo urged community members to work with government in ensuring that...