Water crisis not over, says MEC
The premier said although the recent rains had brought a degree of relief by filling some of the smaller dams in the province, some places - including the Ugu District - were still in trouble.
Dams in KwaZulu-Natal are now operating at a capacity of 50 to 60 percent, KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala announced last week.
The premier was addressing the media following his meeting with mayors, water boards and other experts, aimed at tackling the ongoing water crisis and improving the supply and management of water resources.
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The premier said although the recent rains had brought a degree of relief by filling some of the smaller dams in the province, some places – including the Ugu District – were still in trouble.
“We cannot ignore the fact that some areas are still affected by water shortages and that some rivers are still not supplying enough water to the people.
“Our strategic interventions include rerouting of rivers into small dams, drilling more boreholes and terminating the use of private suppliers when it comes to water tankers – if the government can provide proper infrastructure and equipment as a solution.
“We are also looking at ensuring that the large scale bulk infrastructure is fast-tracked,” he said.
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