LETTER: Task team needed to deal with load-shedding and water crises
Not having a reliable supply of electricity is now infringing on people’s basic human right to water
The DA in Gauteng is hopeful its recent engagement with the SA Human Rights Commission will ensure Gauteng residents have access to a reliable supply of water at all times.
When stage 6 load-shedding was implemented towards the end of September, our reservoirs in the province were unable to fill up sufficiently to supply residents with clean water.
It appears as if load-shedding will be the order for the day for the foreseeable future. This is why President Cyril Ramaphosa and Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi must urgently establish an inter-governmental task team to deal with the load-shedding and water crises.
Not having a reliable supply of electricity is now infringing on our residents’ basic human right to have access to water on a daily basis. The DA will be keeping a close eye on the progress of our complaint.
Nico de Jager
DA Gauteng infrastructure development & property management spokesperson
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