SA to cut off water supply

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

South African authorities are threatening to cut off water supply from Molatedi Dam to Botswana, as the two countries struggle to meet their respective demands

Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) authorities will meet their South African counterparts on October 1, in a meeting that could result in the disconnection of Molatedi Dam supplies to Gaborone, Mmegi has established.

Molatedi, a 201 million cubic metre dam located near Zeerust, is presently supplying 4.8 million litres a day to the Greater Gaborone area.

WUC corporate communications manager, Matida Mmipi, said the disconnection of Molatedi Dam would be a major blow for the region.

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SA to cut off water supply

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