Knives that were out for Madibeng local municipality mayor Poppy Magongwa have now been sheathed following the formation of the rapid response team to address a water crisis that has haunted communities around the area.

The formation of the team follows an emergency meeting between acting MEC for local government and traditional affairs Paul Sebegoe, the mayor and councillors to curb the protest actions in Letlhabile, Centreville, Kgabalatsane, Klipgat and Oskraal communities over dirty, contaminated water for the past three years.

“The water treatment plant in the area will be upgraded. Stolen electricity transformers in some water pump stations will be replaced and those that are dysfunctional will be fixed to ensure sufficient water capacity to reservoirs,” said Sebegoe.

“This will enable them to supply water to high-lying areas. Water filters that are not functional will be fixed. We appeal to communities not to steal these facilities as this denies communities the right to water.”

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