Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu emphasized the importance of municipalities effectively utilizing their existing budgets for water provision during his speech at the Water Institute of South Africa (WISA) conference in Durban. He pointed out that the government does not have the funds requested by municipalities to enhance water supply, urging local governments to make the most of the resources they have.
Mchunu also highlighted the significance of reinvesting the income generated from selling water to households back into maintaining water infrastructure. The minister’s remarks come as a reminder of the need for sustainable practices in managing water resources.
The WISA conference, a three-day event, aims to address water-related challenges and innovations in South Africa, with Mchunu’s insights shedding light on the critical issues facing the sector.
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