Water supply to be restored by Friday - Government entourage assures Mothutlung residents
Everything is being done to ensure that water supply to Mothutlung, Damonsville and part of Mmakau is restored by Friday, the government delegation of Ministers and North West Premier Thandi Modise assured community leader in Mothutlung on Tuesday.
Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa said that the required water pump part is on order overseas and would be delivered according to schedule for water supply to be restored.
In conveying condolences to the bereaved families, the entourage pledged support to the families of the fatally shot during a protest march on Monday and to investigate the suspected sabotage that might have led to packing up of three water pumps that supply water to the areas.
Tankering of water during water interruptions which the community was vehemently opposed to the extent that they organised a march to the municipal offices in Brits was alleged to be part of the corrupt practices that they requested thorough investigation including withdrawal of deployees for the Section 154 interventions in Madibeng.
Premier Thandi Modise’s assurance that no stone will be left unturned in the investigations was warmly received by the families that lost their loved ones in the tragic confrontation with police and community leaders.
Modise appealed to the community to give the investigations a chance and to work towards restoration of order in the area while issues they have raised are receiving attention. Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa who was accompanied by Deputy Minister Maggy Sotyu,National Commissioner General Riyah Phiyega and Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Zukiswa Mbombo appealed to those who had witnessed the confrontation that led to the shooting to avail themselves for the investigation by the independent police investigative directorate.
The Premier’s entourage included MECs, the Executive Mayor of Bojanala Platinum District Municipality Councillor Louis Diremelo, the Mayor of Madibeng Local Municipality, Poppy Magongwa, Members of the Mayoral Committee and local councillors.
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Lesiba Moses Kgwele
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