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Polokwane’s water woes to continue with more disruptions

As residents grapple with low water supply, the Polokwane Municipality warns of further interruptions as Eskom carries out maintenance at the Olifantspoort Plant.

POLOKWANE – More water disruptions are on the cards for Polokwane despite many suburbs battling with little to no water supply.

The Polokwane Municipality says several reservoirs are operating at reduced levels due to recurring power dips along the Ebenezer waterline.

Municipal spokesperson Thipa Selala says the situation is being closely monitored and the municipality is taking measures to provide assistance to areas impacted by shortages.

In addition, Eskom will conduct scheduled maintenance at the Olifantspoort Plant today that will necessitate power supply disruptions.

Selala said the anticipated power outages will occur from 08:00 to 10:00 and 17:00 to 19:00.

“It should also be noted that between 10:00 and 19:00, the water treatment plant will not be operating at full capacity, as Eskom’s power supply will be reduced during their maintenance period. Residents are kindly urged to exercise prudence in their water usage during this time,” Selala said.

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Raeesa Sempe

Raeesa Sempe is a Caxton Award-winning Digital Editor with nine years’ experience in the industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand and started her journey as a community journalist for the Polokwane Review in 2015. She then became the online journalist for the Review in 2016 where she excelled in solidifying the Review’s digital footprint through Facebook lives, content creation and marketing campaigns. Raeesa then moved on to become the News Editor of the Bonus Review in 2019 and scooped up the Editorial Employee of the Year award in the same year. She is the current Digital Editor of the Polokwane Review-Observer, a position she takes pride in. Raeesa is married with one child and enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and baking – when she has the time. “I still believe that if your aim is to change the world, journalism is a more immediate short-term weapon." – Tom Stoppard

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