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Is gov’t winning the water battle?

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Mahalapye water treatment plant was commissioned early this year to rectify water problem in the village and surrounding areas PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

As part of the Reset Agenda, the government seems to be fast-tracking major waterworks with the aim of ensuring equitable access to water as well as long-term security and quality.

President Mokgweetsi Masisi has indicated in the recent State of the Nation Address (SONA) that the government continues to invest in key water projects throughout the country.

He pointed out that the government is also pursuing arrangements for cross-border water supply. The Ministry of Lands and Water Affairs is supposed to request an amount of (P8,457.00 million) from Parliament for infrastructure development of the second transitional National Development Plan (NDP) 2023/2024.

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Is gov’t winning the water battle?

As part of the Reset Agenda, the government seems to be fast-tracking major waterworks with the aim of ensuring equitable access to water as well as long-term security and quality.

42 out of 45 bodies of Limpopo bus crash victims identified

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Fans urged to fill up stadium

Coaches take jabs ahead of derby

A city divided!

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