WUC blames council for water crisis in Borolong
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
A high-powered Monday meeting addressed by an initially apprehensive Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) Deputy Chief Executive, Godfrey Mudanga at the Borolong kgotla to brief residents, failed to come up with a solution and it appears the residents will have to make do with brackish water from the river despite its dire consequences.
Monday this week marked the beginning of the third week since taps in the village went dry and in the morning of the day, residents could be seen walking about the village with pails and plastic containers that are now a common sight in the village.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...