Premier’s meeting with Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation

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Premier of the Northern Cape Province, Dr Zamani Saul had a meeting with the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu  this morning, 10th January 2020 to address the challenges of water and sanitation that are currently facing the Province.

The meeting was attended by Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, MEC of Co-operative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs, Mr Bentley Vaas, Executive Mayor of Sol Plaatje Municipality, Mr Patrick Mabilo as well as senior officials from both National and Provincial Departments.

The Northern Cape Province is now declared a disaster and priority area for drought and Minister Sisulu has pledged to provide additional support for the drought that is affecting greater parts of our vast and sparsely populated Province.

The meeting was followed by a press briefing where-after the Minister conducts a visit to the Homevale Waste Water Treatment Plant that has grinded to a halt due to electrical cable theft and vandalism.

Premier Dr Saul welcomes the intervention of the Minister because these challenges must be tackled head-on in order to move the Province in trajectory of becoming a Modern, Growing and Successful Province.