A MEETING between Minister of Water and Sanitation Senzo Mchunu and King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has resulted in an agreement to boost funding and bring water relief to homes in Zululand’s Mandlakazi area.
An amount of R235-million will be released to Zululand District Municipality (ZDM) from the department to complete phases.
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5 and 6 of the Mandlakazi Bulk Water Supply project.
During a council meeting on Tuesday, ZDM Mayor Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi applauded Mchunu, saying this was a boost for rural infrastructure and water provision.
“We express our utmost appreciation to His Majesty for continuing to champion rural development as this funding will not only assist Zululand District but also uMkhanyakude District Municipality,” said Buthelezi.
In a letter of confirmation issued by the department’s deputy director Risimati Mathye, ZDM had requested additional funding.
Mathye explained ZDM was requested to advise if the procurement of service providers and contractors was done in line with the provision of supply chain management (SCM).
“They confirmed that SCM processes were properly followed.
“For the financial year 2022/23,
R15-million was allocated to the project.
“After discussions, it was agreed that implementation of phases 5 and 6 should be fast-tracked.
“The adjustment will be finalised in early January and funding will be allocated to the project, given that such adjustment should be gazetted by National Treasury,” he said.
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