MMC visits Thembisa amid water supply interruption and protests
MMC for Water and Sanitation visits Liliba Section after residents protest about water.
The City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) MMC for Water and Sanitation, Thembi Msane, recently visited Thembisa’s Liliba Section following recent protest action over water shortages.
This community, along with other sections of Thembisa, has been without a consistent water supply for several weeks, leading frustrated residents to block roads in demand for a resolution.
Residents of Liliba have expressed ongoing dissatisfaction with the water situation.
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Despite a water dam being constructed to meet their sanitation needs, the community remains without water.
According to residents, the dam underwent maintenance months ago because of low water pressure, but even after weeks of waiting, the water supply issues persist.
The prolonged water scarcity has left residents seeking a permanent solution, as it severely disrupts daily life.
There are growing concerns over the health impact on children and the elderly, especially if the issue is not addressed promptly.
Msane explained the steps being taken to resolve the problem.
“First, we had to maintain the machinery to ensure the water ran smoothly and reached homes as planned. The current issue is a lack of adequate water reservoirs.
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“The existing dams are insufficient to meet the community’s water needs, and we require a particular capacity to ensure equal distribution.
“Our solution is to commission a new water tower by December to improve distribution and provide households with a stable water supply.”
The MMC assured residents that efforts are underway to restore the water supply.
She also explained some areas are still affected because the dams have not reached the necessary capacity, resulting in water only reaching a limited number of households when the reservoirs are opened.
During the visit, residents could voice their concerns directly to the MMC, who committed to providing further updates on the situation.
