No permanent solution to Thamalakane pollution - MEWT

Samuel Rathedi, Permanent Secretary at the ministry, said not only is the town's hospital pouring sewage into the river, but other government buildings are culprits as well. He noted that the pollution threatens both the tourism industry and public health.  Rathedi told the PAC that owing to financial constraints, they cannot duly address the situation. He revealed that they occasionally send a team there to assess the situation and advise local authorities on remedies that can reduce the impact on the environment.

He said that they budgeted for a sewage system but priority was given to Molepolole and Kanye. He, however, noted that Maun is marked as an area in desperate need of a sewage system.  In spite of the pollution, residents were long forced to drink from the river due to severe shortage of water after boreholes broke down.  Some residents say the hospital is a threat to their health.