Warning: Protesters shut down water plant once again in Ladysmith
According to uThukela, the Ezakheni Plant is currently not operational
Many areas in Ladysmith have been without water since last night (February 25) due to protest action.
uThukela District Municipality received a notification from Umgeni Water to the effect that protesters shut down the Ezakheni Water Treatment Plant once again last night.
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This incident is believed to be related to the march that is planned to take place in Ladysmith this morning (February 26). Protesters are demanding the immediate removal of Mayor Vincent Madlala.
According to uThukela, the Ezakheni Plant is currently not operational.
As a result, this will compromise water supply to the following areas: Ezakheni, Old Ladysmith, Steadville, Tsakane, St Chad’s, Danskraal and other areas fed from Ezakheni.
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