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The South African
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- Business
- The South African
Water shortages in Brits to soon be a thing of the past
The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo Image via Instagram: david_mahlobo Home » Water shortages in Brits to soon be a thing of the past The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo Image via Instagram: david_mahlobo On 5 June 2025, the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo will conduct an oversight visit to the Brits Water Treatment Works. Brits WTW falls under the Madibeng Local Municipality, where Mahlobo will be assessing the progress made on upgrading the facility. 'The deputy minister will be accompanied by the MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Gaoage Oageng Molapisi', said Water Department spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa. The executive mayor of Madibeng Municipality, Douglas Maimane, will also be in attendance. He will be flanked by traditional leaders and other dignitaries at the event said Mavasa. 'The upgrade project of Brits Water Treatment Works is worth more than R80 million fundedby the Department of Water and Sanitation through its Regional Bulk Infrastructure Grant,' said Mavasa. The grant is implemented by Magalies Water Board. Once the project is completed, it will benefit over 75 373 households in the Brits area and surroundings. Mavasa believes this will be a welcomed relief since Brits and other areas nearby are constantly affected by water shortages. According to Mavasa, the project is practically completed. However she cautioned that there are final touches being made on the civil, mechanical and electrical works elements. In order for the upgrades to be successful, all the elements need to be completed said Mavasa. 'As of this month, civil engineering works are at 97%, mechanical engineering at 89%, while electrical engineering works stand at 70%,' she continued. The overall completion of the upgrading project is expected to be completed at the end of August 2025. The water department said this is the deadline they are working towards. Today Mahlobo will be assessing if this goal is attainable. IS YOUR AREA AFFECTED BY WATER SHORTAGES? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
eNCA
28-05-2025
- General
- eNCA
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.
Eyewitness News
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Eyewitness News
Water from Lesotho gushes into SA's conduits 7 months after shutdown
CLARENS - Water is now gushing from the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWT) tunnel into South Africa after being out of operation for seven months. Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina officially launched the reopening of the tunnel in the Free State today. The 38-kilometre tunnel channels more than 700 million cubic meters of water from Lesotho to South Africa annually. It was dewatered in October last year to allow for essential maintenance inside and outside the tunnel. ALSO READ: When Eyewitness News last visited the (LHWT) tunnel in October last year, it was completely dry — without a single drop of water in sight. Instead, what could be seen were dozens of engineers and construction workers conducting inspections inside the tunnel. They were sealing surface cracks, protecting the structure against corrosion, and assessing its overall structural integrity. On Sunday, water is flowing through the tunnel into South Africa at full capacity, en route to the Vaal River integrated system. Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo says the tunnel is now fit to operate for another five years. "This planned maintenance could not have been postponed. If it was postponed, there would have been far reaching implications around supply and assurance." Majodina says she's pleased that, despite the tunnel being out of service for seven months, the country did not experience a water shortage.
The South African
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The South African
Deputy minister claims water insecurity is a thing of the past
The city of Cape Town is currently hosting the last day of the Water Security Africa Conference. Speaking at the three-day conference, Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo, said water insecurity was a thing of the past. He was delivering the keynote address under the theme 'Delivering Water Security and Sustainability for All: A Vision for Inclusive Development'. Mahlobo said, 'Siloed thinking must be left behind, and an integrated, multi-sectoral response is essential to ensure equitable water access and effective water management'. The water department is committed to providing long-term security and sustainability for all citizens, according to Mahlobo. However he said the goal can only be achieved through cross-sectoral collaboration, innovation and inclusive development. 'He called for a shift in mindset, urging South Africans to see all water, whether rainwater, stormwater, or wastewater, as a valuable resource', said department spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa. 'There is no such thing as wastewater, only wasted water. The 'One Water' (reduce, reuse, and recycle) approach challenges us to manage all water sources in a holistic and sustainable way,' said Mahlobo. The deputy minister highlighted the significance of leveraging the full value chain. According to him, South Africa should have a circular economy when it comes to the natural resource. 'We must embrace reuse, recycling, regeneration and water-sensitive design as core principles', said Mahlobo. He said groundwater and rain harvesting is important for undeserved communities. He urged the private sector, academia, civil society as well as the public sector to collaborate in finding transformative solutions. 'We cannot meet today's challenges with yesterday's methods. Our National Water and Sanitation Master Plan outlines the way forward driven by technology, innovation, and skilled professionals', said Mahlobo. 'This is not a task for the government alone. It demands collective ownership, bold ambition, and strategic investment'. he concluded. HOW ARE YOU PLAYING YOUR PART IN ENSURING THE PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
