Rand Water also cuts Madibeng's water due to arrears

Rand Water was on the scene yesterday to cut-off the water supply to Hartbeespoort due to the Madibeng Municipality failing to pay arrears of about R1.4 million.

This follows on the heels of a power crisis last week when Tshwane Municipality disconnected Hartbeespoort's power supply due to Madibeng's R40 million debts towards it.

I visited the Brits reservoir with DA MP Leon Basson, and officials of Madibeng Municipality, as well as a representative from Rand Water. It is clear that the problem is being  caused by a faulty valve.

Clearly, the municipality is not able to meet its own financial obligations, or maintain its infrastructure.

The DA will urge the Minister of Cooperative Government to place the Madibeng Municipality under administration as soon as possible.

Taxpayers paying monthly for water, power and municipal services, have suffered under the mismanagement that no longer can be tolerated and has led to continued rioting in the Madibeng area.

Statement issued by Cllr. Erna Rossouw, Vice-Chairperson Democratic Alliance North-West and ward councillor Madibeng Local Municipality, June 10 2014

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