The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr. Senzo Mchunu, accompanied by Deputy Ministers Ms. Dikeledi Magadzi and Mr. David Mahlobo, will return to Giyani, Limpopo to address water challenges in the area.

Minister Mchunu made a commitment to resolve challenges in Giyani hindering secure water provision to the area. He made this undertaking during his previous 3-day working session in in the province of Limpopo in September this year.

The Minister and Deputies will be briefed on measures taken since his working visit to continue work on the Giyani Bulk Water Supply Scheme towards completion. This water scheme will provide fresh water to villages in Giyani within the Mopani District of Limpopo.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

Date: Friday, 19 November 2021

Time: 10:00 – 12:00

Venue: Nandoni – Nsami Pipeline (Mavambe Village), Giyani – Limpopo

For media confirmation, contact Ms Koroso Moloto on 082 809 5133 / molotow@dws.gov.za (link sends e-mail)or Ms Mashilo Raletjena on 082 471 6012 or raletjenam2@dws.gov.za(link sends e-mail)

For more information, contact Sputnik Ratau, Spokesperson for the Department of Water and Sanitation on 082 874 2942 / rataus@dws.gov.za(link sends e-mail) or Kamogelo Mogotsi, Spokesperson to Minister Mchunu on 076 523 0085 / mogotsik@dws.gov.za

Source: Government of South Africa