Deputy President Mashatile to leads a provincial outreach visit to Limpopo to asses the state of Giyani water projects

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Task Team established to address water challenges in various areas in the country, will on Friday, 06 September 2024, visit the Limpopo Province to assess progress achieved on various intervention projects undertaken to improve water services in Greater Giyani Local Municipality.

The Task Team, led by Deputy President Mashatile, is an institutional coordinating mechanism, which brings together key role players within Government to provide leadership and technical assistance towards the resolution of challenges in the provision of water services in the country.

The two-day oversight visit is aimed at ensuring that there is access to functional basic water supply infrastructure for the surrounding communities of Giyani, as well as to deal with the long standing challenges of water backlog in the area.

In this regard, the Deputy President, supported by the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina, will commence the visit by conducting a walkabout at the Nandoni Dam Pump Station and proceed to several other project sites, including a Canal at Xikukwana, Giyani Water Treatment Works, and a reticulation project at Nwakhuwani.

The Deputy President will be accompanied by the Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina; Deputy Ministers, Mr David Mahlobo and Mr Isaac Seitlholo; Acting Premier of the Limpopo Province, Mr Basikopo Makamu; Members of the Limpopo Provincial Executive Council; District and Local Mayors; as well as Traditional leadership representatives.

Members of the media are invited as follows:

DAY 1: FRIDAY, 06 SEPTEMBER 2024

Photo Opportunity on arrival of the Deputy President and Delegation

Time: 09h30 (media to arrive at 09h00)
Venue: Nandoni Dam Pump Station

Media in attendance

10h00 - Site inspections visit to Nandoni Dam Pump Station, Thohoyandou

10h40 - Showcasing of Middle Letaba Canal - Xikukwana Village

11h30 - Site visit to Giyani Water Treatment Works - Giyani Water Treatment Work (Nsami)

13h00 - Site visit to Giyani Water Pipelines and Reticulation - Nwakhuwani

For more information and accreditation please contact:

The Presidency - Mr Sam Bopape on 082 318 5251
Water and Sanitation - Dr Mandla Mathebula on 083 235 8675  or Mr Raletjena on 082 928 4148

Media enquiries: Mr Keith Khoza, Acting Spokesperson to Deputy President Mashatile, on 066 195 8840.

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria