Molepolole pipeline sparks hope for water
Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | Wednesday February 25, 2026 06:00
When responding to the 2026 Budget Speech on Friday, the water shortage in and around Molepolole is worrisome.
He noted that the project brings renewed hope to the community, which has struggled with an inconsistent water supply. However, he emphasised that whilst development projects are welcome, they must be completed on time and within the approved budget. According to him, timely delivery and cost control are essential to ensuring that communities fully benefit from government initiatives. Furthermore, Monageng highlighted the urgent need for proper stormwater drainage systems. He explained that during the rainy season, movement becomes extremely difficult in parts of Molepolole, particularly in areas such as Gantshonyane. Therefore, he stressed that infrastructure development should not only focus on water supply but also address drainage challenges to improve accessibility and living conditions for residents.
On other issues, he pleaded with the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs to do maintenance of internal roads and refurbishment of primary schools and clinics in Molepolole.
“Students are being taught outside under dire weather conditions because of a shortage of classrooms. Clinics are also hindered to providing better service delivery due to a shortage of facilities and equipment. Provide more Ambulances at Scottish Hospital and vehicles for social workers to equip the service providers' mobilisation,” he said.
Monageng pleaded with his government that corporal punishment must be brought back to our schools.
“Lore lo ojwa le sale metsi,” he advised. He said otherwise, they shall witness an increase in cases of riot and violence in schools. He also indicated that there is a shortage of classrooms and those available are dilapidated.
“This is an urgent matter that needs immediate attention to rescue our education system,” he said.
He said there are so many graduates at home and many temporary teachers, and requested that they be absorbed this year to reduce the rate of unemployment.
He said Molepolole and the surrounding areas has high rate of unemployment, and asked government to try to address the issue, especially for youth.
He also revealed that there is a backlog of the destitute, the disabled who are not yet assessed and enrolled in their programmes in Molepolole and the surrounding areas.
On the issue of the alcohol levy, the MP said the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, as the Accounting Officer for the Alcohol Levy Fund, must fully support alcohol and substance abuse intervention projects, including rehabilitation and public awareness campaigns. “We appreciate that the ministry is doing everything to secure medicine from across the world. We have a shortage of medication in Molepolole and at Scottish Livingstone Hospital. There is a shortage of equipment for emergency services and the kitchen,” he indicated.