Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, has committed to increasing the bulk water allocation to the Rand Water system.
This is part of emergency measures to address water shortages in Gauteng metros, district and local municipalities.
Mchunu said the measure is for a period of nine months, while the department seeks more permanent solutions to water usage and management. The Minister said while the increased allocation will bring some relief, municipalities need to come up with measures to deal with water wastage, including imposing penalties and addressing the challenge of water leaks in municipal reticulation systems.
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