Cyril Ramaphosa Allots R25 Billion to Limpopo's Water Crisis, Vows Zero Tolerance for Failing Municipalities

• President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that areas in Limpopo would receive billions to address a water crisis in the province
• Sekhukhune district has faced many challenges, including a shortage of water despite the area having two sizeable dams
• The president of South Africa said that municipalities will pull up their boots and deliver on obligations

LIMPOPO - The Limpopo province has been subject to water challenges. The region also had reports of cholera in 2023.

President Cyril Ramaphosa turned attention to Sekhukhune district, which is affected by high unemployment, illegal mining, and water scarcity, among other issues. At the 8th Presidential Imbizo, President Ramaphosa communicated that more than 20 billion would be dedicated to Sekhukhune district and surrounding areas.

Cyril Ramaphosa tackles Limpopo water shortage with major announcement

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SABC News reported that the president of the country attended a prestigious event held in the Tubatse municipality. Cyril Ramaphosa announced that R25 billion would be available to the areas specifically to solve the water shortage.

The president also issued a warning against municipalities that failed to deliver on their duties, saying that they would be zero tolerance for them.

Sekhukhune district and neighbouring regions in Limpopo have a water problem even though big dams Flag Boshielo and De Hoop are in the area.

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SABC News reports that there were other water projects commissioned in the Sekhukhune district. This time the plan is to use a District Development model to make sure that the project is successfully implemented.

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Source: Briefly News