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'Municipalities are failing to maintain water systems' - Senzo Mchunu

Mchunu seeks to prioritise infrastructure budget

DURBAN - Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, wants municipalities to prioritise water infrastructure instead of salaries.

Mchunu was speaking at the opening of this year's Water Institute of SA Conference in Durban. KwaZulu-Natal has been facing persistent supply issues, and Gauteng is now being warned of a total collapse.

READ: Gauteng residents' water woes continue

Mchunu say's managers lack the skills and capacity to properly maintain systems.

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