Water not entirely in short supply
Although this is the case, the district is experiencing challenges at some of the clinics within their jurisdiction, meaning in Rand West City which includes Westonaria.
Residents who make use of public healthcare facilities, specifically in Randfontein, can breathe a sigh of relief as all eight clinics have not been affected by the recent water supply challenges.
The same, however, cannot be said about other state facilities in surrounding areas.
This was confirmed by West Rand District Health spokesperson Nomagugu Hloma.
Although this is the case, the district is experiencing challenges at some of the clinics within their jurisdiction, meaning other parts of Rand West City which include Westonaria.
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“In Randfontein, all eight healthcare facilities are currently unaffected by water supply issues. However, in Westonaria, only Thusanang 2 Clinic does not have access to a continuous water supply and relies on weekly deliveries from municipal water tanks. Glenharvie clinic does have access to running water but the water supply is low, and although there is a water tank present, it is currently not operational,” said Hloma.
She added that in the Rand West sub-district, all healthcare facilities, apart from Thusanang 2 Clinic, are equipped with reservoir tanks that are consistently maintained at full capacity as a preventive measure.
The Herald engaged with Hloma regarding the state of local health facilities after taps ran dry at the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, the Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg, and the Pholosong Hospital on the East Rand, in the middle of September.
This was due to Rand Water’s Eikenhof system being strained, because of an alarming increase in the consumption rate.
At the time, Rand West City Local Municipality spokesperson Phillip Montshiwa issued a directive in this regard and urged residents to use potable water sparingly as high consumption may lead to a shortage of water.
It currently remains unclear as to whether or not residents experienced a shortage of water during this time but the directive was issued as a preventative measure to ensure that residents still get water supply.
