The city’s lifeline, the Wemmershoek Water Treatment Plant (WTP), is undergoing a remarkable transformation. This enormous project confirms the city’s dedication to securing a consistent and supreme quality water supply for its citizens. The Water and Sanitation Directorate has shown its support for this endeavour by allocating a substantial R25 million for the revamp of this pivotal facility.
South African Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr. Senzo Mchunu, supports an investigation into allegations of corruption and maladministration related to a R295 million tender granted for the renovation and improvement of the Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Works. The plant has struggled with operational and maintenance issues, resulting in inadequate effluent treatment and contamination of the Apies River and the Leeuwkraal Dam. This pollution has negatively impacted the water quality in the Leeuwkraal Dam, compromising the drinkability of the water supplied to the Hammanskraal area. The Special Investigating Unit will probe the allegations and the City of Tshwane will address water quality and supply problems.
