Note to Editors: Please find attached English soundbite by Cllr Thabo Nthapo and Sesotho soundbite by Cllr Kabelo Moreeng. See attached pictures here and here.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Letsemeng will urgently engage the Acting Municipal Manager, Sindiswa Thelmonia Maneli, to address the ongoing and worsening water leakage crisis in Ward 6, at the corner of Griesel Street in Petrusburg.
Despite numerous reports from residents, the municipality has failed to intervene or repair the leakage, which continues to waste thousands of litres of water daily.
For months, the residents of the corner of Ward 6, of Griesel Street, have been complaining about a water leak at the end of the street.
The leakage has been reported several times without any intervention from the municipality, and what is very concerning is that residents of Petrusburg are experiencing water shedding, which lasts from early morning till late in the evening.
The auditor general raised concerns about Letsemeng suffering profound water loss due to these leakages, which result in water that is unaccounted for.
Letsemeng municipality is one of the distressed municipalities and cannot afford to suffer such huge water losses due to poor maintenance.
The DA will pressure the municipality and will ensure the matter receives the necessary attention it deserves.
We will continue to fight for better service in Letsemeng.