Note to Editors: Please find attached English soundbite by Cllr Teboho Thulo, and Sesotho soundbite by David Masoeu MPL.
The Democratic Alliance will push for a comprehensive infrastructure recovery plan for Metsimaholo, with clear priorities, timeframes and accountability measures to address the municipality’s ageing water, sewer, road, electricity and stormwater networks.
Sasolburg, Zamdela and Deneysville are facing a critical infrastructure challenge that can no longer be delayed.
Much of Metsimaholo’s core infrastructure — water networks, sewer lines, roads, electricity distribution, and stormwater systems — was built decades ago. In many areas, these systems are 40–60 years old, far beyond their intended lifespan, and have suffered from years of under‑maintenance.
This ageing infrastructure now shows visible strain:
- Frequent water pipe bursts
- Sewer spillages and blockages
- Road surfaces collapsing or deteriorating
- Electrical faults and outages
- Stormwater systems unable to cope with heavy rainfall
These failures are not isolated incidents. They are symptoms of a municipality whose infrastructure has not received the consistent maintenance, upgrades, and investment required to keep pace with population growth and modern standards.
Metsimaholo cannot afford another five years of delay.
Communities in Sasolburg, Zamdela and Deneysville need sound, disciplined management that focuses on:
- Protecting existing infrastructure
- Upgrading critical systems
- Ensuring reliable service delivery
- Planning for future growth
- Using public funds responsibly and transparently
Residents deserve a municipality that strengthens what we have today so we can build a better tomorrow. Sustainable development, economic growth, and community wellbeing all depend on infrastructure that works — every day, for every household.
The people of Metsimaholo have waited long enough.
It is time for effective management, clear planning, and urgent action to restore the reliability and dignity of our infrastructure for all residents.