National intervention makes progress with water pollution
EMFULENI - The Department of Water and Sanitation says things are getting better in Emfuleni Local Municipality.
READ: Emfuleni Municipality returns R640m in unspent funds
Sewage has been polluting the Vaal River System and has been running along streets and into homes in Emfuleni.
It says there has been cooperation between national government, Gauteng's Provincial Government, the bulk supplier Rand Water and the Emfuleni Local Municipality.
The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo discussed this with eNCA.
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