MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Uncertainty over Mbombela contract with Rand Water
State-owned Rand Water says the City of Mbombela in Mpumalanga has cancelled its contract to maintain and operate its bulk-water supply, and that from May 1 it will no longer take any responsibility for ensuring that adequate quality water is supplied to the city. Mbombela, however, denied that its contract with Rand Water had been terminated but said that it had merely elapsed at the end of 2017. It said it remained committed to providing an uninterrupted water supply to all its communities. Mbombela acting municipal manager Neil Diamond said negotiations for a "smooth transition and handover" of the service were being held and that Rand Water would continue with the service until the matter was concluded. Neither party would give reasons for the lapse (or otherwise) of the contract, but it is known that Mbombela owes Rand Water about R68.6m and that its current account is in arrears of about R2.5m. Diamond said a payment plan was being negotiated. Rand Water spokesman Justice Moha...
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