Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu says he welcomes the 'new attitude' of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink following a meeting to resolve water supply problems to Hammanskraal and surrounding areas. | YoliswaSobuwa
The happenings of the past few days are regrettable; we lost 22 lives. We have to convey our sympathies to those who lost their loved ones. It's a developing crisis in our hands. We have agreed to work together. We will request a meeting with Treasury and Human Settlements to discuss certain matters.The document included the model to be used to upgrade the plant, as well as funding requirements."There was no agreement between the department and the City in the past.
"While compliance notices were issued against the municipality, the essence of the question is: 'How do we find the capital to upgrade the plant within the contexts of minimal resources?'."
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