Political parties are once again making big promises in a bid to win votes but we've heard it all before.
Despite their undertakings, millions of people are still waiting for houses, clean running water and, most shamefully, toilets.
About 2.4% of households still have no water-borne sewerage or use bucket toilets.
So what do we make of election promises?
Dan Moyane spoke to Water Expert Professor Mike Muller, Political Analysts Mpumelelo Mkhabela and Lukhona Mnguni, as well as Chris Hattingh, who is the Executive Director at the Centre for Risk Analysis, on The Turning Point, Road To Elections.