DA holds municipality responsible for eThekwini water crisis

The Democratic Alliance (DA) strongly states that the eThekwini water crisis is the municipality’s fault, not the uMngeni-uThukela Water Board.

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In a recent meeting with board officials, the party, together with parliamentary representatives from the water and sanitation portfolio committee, interacted with Durban residents and businesses.

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DA BLAMES MUNICIALITY FOR ETHEKWINI WATER CRISIS

DA KwaZulu-Natal leader Francois Rodgers directly blamed municipal leaders and officials, specifically Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda and the EFF, on infrastructure.

Despite the available water supply, mismanagement at the metro level leaves residents without water, according to TimesLive.

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DA’s Shadow Minister for Water and Sanitation, Leon Basson, plans a parliamentary probe, stressing that the water board delivers effectively.

The real issue lies in the metro’s inefficiency in managing and supplying water.

Water problems originated from floods washing away pipes, causing inconsistent or no water supply in significant city areas.

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Deputy Shadow Minister Stephen James underscored the seriousness, mentioning a 40% technical water loss.

Frustrated, Bradley Singh, a DA constituency head, criticised the city’s poor communication, noting a lack of engagement and insufficient feedback about water cuts.

The DA pledges to bring the issue to parliament, urging the portfolio committee to meet with the community.

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The party strives for tangible measures to reinstate a reliable water supply in eThekwini, stressing the essential commitment of all parties.

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The DA’s visit comes after enduring protests in Phoenix, where water disruptions have lingered for more than eight months.