Residents increasingly get water, Maphumulo IDP trail

VUKILE: The majority of residents of Maphumulo have welcomed the progress being made by the district municipality in providing the water-scarce area with water and sanitation. This was evident during an IDP meeting held by the District Municipality alongside the local Municipality in which scores of locals took to the podium in turns expressing appreciation for the increased access to water.

Responding to complaints about operational glitches the Mayor of iLembe District Municipality, Cllr. Thobani Shandu, took a swipe at those elements who were allegedly exploiting the water tanker services for ulterior ends. “Water is life, and therefore whosoever is taking advantage of water tankers is interfering with a basic right. I am pleading with Councillors, Ward Committees and Traditional leaders to work with us in ensuring that our people get services.”

Shandu also encouraged young people to take advantage of opportunities available in the District Municipality by approaching the municipality’s Department of Youth, Sports, Art and Culture and Enterprise iLembe. “It is very dispiriting to learn that last year, of the only 6 young people who applied for the KwaZulu-Natal Youth Fund, only three youth-owned businesses managed to submit applications that meet the requirements,” concluded the District Mayor.