By AGISANANG SCUFF
8 March 2026- The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the North West said it will continue to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to improving the lives of the people through practical interventions that restore dignity to communities. EFF said following persistent engagement and advocacy, it successfully intervened in the ongoing water crisis affecting residents of ward 12 in Taung.
EFF Member of Provincial Legislature (MPL) in North West Provincial Legislature (NWPL), Amogelang Matuane said as part of this intervention, the leadership engaged relevant stakeholders and ensured that the community received two JoJo water tanks with a combined capacity of 20 000 litres, which will assist residents who have endured prolonged water shortages. Matuane said this intervention forms part of the EFF’s continued commitment to ensuring that communities have access to basic services such as clean and reliable water.
“Access to water is a fundamental human right. So, it cannot be acceptable that communities in rural areas continue to suffer, while municipalities fail to provide sustainable solutions. The EFF leadership, together with community members, oversaw the installation of the water tanks and ensured that the necessary connections were put in place so that residents can begin benefiting immediately.
“While this intervention provides temporary relief, the EFF remains firm in its call for a permanent and sustainable water supply solution for the people of Taung and surrounding villages. The ongoing water crisis reflects deeper failures in planning, maintenance, and infrastructure investment, which must be urgently addressed,” she said.
Matuane further said they will continue to stand side-by-side with the community of Taung, holding those responsible accountable while advocating for long-term solutions that guarantee water security and dignity for all.
Meanwhile, the North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi said Operation Bulela Metsi remains a critical initiative to fast-track and bolster our efforts of ensuring equitable access to this precious resource. Mokgosi said to date, they have spent close to R300m for water and sanitation projects in Maquassi Hills and the villages of Segakwaneng, Manamakgotheng, Pahalane, Makoshong in Moretele Local Municipality, as well as Kokomeng,
Khudutlou, Molelema and Longaneng in Taung.
“An additional R1 billion has been set aside for ongoing bulk water
supply projects in Madibeng, Ratlou, Mahikeng and Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipalities,” he said.
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