South Africa: Half of municipal wastewater systems reported in critical state
What happened
Pemmy Majodina, the Minister for Water and Sanitation, informed parliament that nearly half of South Africa's 850 municipal wastewater treatment systems are in a critical state. She noted that the national water crisis action committee has produced a plan. This plan suggests that the current local government delivery model is failing and may require deploying other state entities.
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Why it matters
The critical state of infrastructure necessitates significant state intervention and operational changes within the Department of Water and Sanitation. The proposed shift away from the current local government delivery model suggests major changes to how water services are funded and managed across South Africa.
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Who's involved
- Pemmy MajodinaMinister for Water and Sanitation operating within the Eastern Cape
- David MahloboDeputy Minister of Water and Sanitation in South Africa
- Cyril RamaphosaPresident of South Africa
- Department of Water and SanitationDepartment of the South African government responsible for water and sanitation
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The entities involved
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David Mahlobo
South African politician
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Pemmy Majodina
member of the National Assembly of South Africa
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