Large parts of the town have been without water for more than two weeks.
The Eastern Cape government is moving to support the town of Makhanda to get its water supply back on track.
Large parts of the town have been without water for more than two weeks due to infrastructure failures and labour action related to overtime payments. Spokesperson for the MEC Pheello Oliphant says the support staff will start on Monday. The DA engaged with Williams on a number of local government issues including the water problems in Makhanda.
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