The Lekwa Municipality contributes to water wastage of a staggering 91% in the province.
“Even though there is a 2% improvement since last year, it is not good enough,” Mr James Masango, Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesman of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), said.
An e-mail was sent to Ms Thobeka Mtshiselwa, spokesman of the municipality, on 22 April and was answered on 9 May regarding these allegations.
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When asked about when water wastage will be addressed, Ms Mtshiselwa answered: “The municipality is busy attending to the problem.”
Ms Mtshiselwa left the question of addressing revenue losses unanswered.
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