The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education and the Zululand District Municipality held a meeting to discuss the issue of water cuts in various schools around the Zululand District.
In the meeting, the Department and the District Municipality were led by the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka and His Worship the Mayor Cllr BM Khumalo .
As a result of the meeting, both parties agreed to restore water supply at schools in the Zululand District.
Both parties agreed that the restoration of the basic services of water is essential for education to continue, especially during the examination period.
Ongoing bilateral talks will continue to resolve the water outages.
The high profile meeting concluded with a win win situation for all parties involved.
Inquiries to :
Muzi Mahlambi
KZN Department of Education, Head of Communications
Cell: 082 519 1420
Zanele Mthethwa
Zululand District Municipality, Head of Communications
Cell: 073 176 4656
