Eastern Cape Villagers Take Charge of Their Own Water Supply
Frustrated by the unreliable municipal water supply, six communities near Cofimvaba have raised over R110,000 for their own supply infrastructure.
Villagers in six communities around Ngxabangu have taken the initiative to fund their own water supply project.
Residents of six communities in Ngxabangu village near Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape, have started their own water project due to the unreliable water supply from the Chris Hani District Municipality.
According to the municipality spokesperson, Thobeka Mqamelo, disruptions are caused by vandalism to the pipeline from Ncorha Dam, particularly to air valve chambers.
Repairs are ongoing, and an awareness campaign has been conducted to explain the effects of such vandalism.
With support from the local chief, the villagers have collected over R110,000 to set up their own water infrastructure.
Author summary: Villagers raise funds for own water supply.
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