By OBAKENG MAJE
The acting North West Premier, Nono Maloyi said there is a plan to ensure that they address water challenges across the province. Maloyi said in Bojanala Platinum District – the Mazista Internal reticulation and installation project in Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality is nearing completion to address water challenges in the area.
He further said new boreholes are being drilled to augment water provision at Phela village. Maloyi added that the sanitation and water provision projects are currently underway in Mmotla and Mmatlhwela villages in Moretele.
“This includes the renovation of several boreholes in Ratlou Local Municipality, the refurbishment of Oppi Toppi pump station in Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality and the laying of new pipelines in Senthimole, Ditshoswane and Iraq in Tswaing Local Municipality.
“Similar projects are being rolled out in City of Matlosana Local Municipality through installation and renovation of water tanks in Tigane Extension 6, as well as Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District, where we are installing new boreholes at Kolong village and refurbishing others in Cokonyane village in Greater Taung Local Municipality,” he said.
Maloyi said these projects include water infrastructure projects in Wenztel Dam in Vryburg, Naledi, Tlhabologang in Coligny Water Augmentation and Christiana Sewer Reticulation and Agisanang Bulk Sewer Line. He said all these projects are at different advanced stages with Rooigrond in Mahikeng only awaiting energization by Eskom to start uninterrupted supply of water.
“The provincial government has also distributed 7 228 title deeds during the Thuntsha Lerole Programme, which reflects significant progress in eradicating the title deeds backlog.
“There are 11701 title deeds available at municipalities to be distributed to the beneficiaries. The municipalities have formulated an operational plan to issue title deeds on a weekly basis,” said Maloyi.
He said the North West Department of Treasury in collaboration with the North West Cooperative Governance, Traditional Affairs (COGTA) and the Office of the Premier, conducted a series of roadshows providing traditional authorities with the information related to financial transactions effected since 1994 of their respective councils for 29 years.
Maloyi said these roadshows marked a significant step towards fostering transparency, collaboration, and accountability within our traditional communities to address the historical concerns surrounding the transparency of the D-Account, currently under the management of Standard Bank of South Africa.
“Through transparent and collaborative efforts, we are poised to utilize available resources effectively, empower our communities, and build a brighter future for all,” he said.
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