President Ramaphosa to conduct oversight visit in Limpopo

President Cyril Ramaphosa will this Sunday, 11 December 2022, conduct a site visit to Limpopo to inspect the Giyani Bulk Water Project and engage with community members.

President Ramaphosa, accompanied by Minister of Water and Sanitation Mr Senzo Mchunu, will conduct site inspections of the Giyani Bulk Water Project to assess progress made to alleviate challenges of water scarcity and ensure consistent and reliable water supply in the area. 

The Giyani Bulk Water Project was initiated in 2014 to address severe water challenges in the Greater Giyani Local Municipality through the transfer of water from Nandoni Dam to augment Nsami and Middle Letaba water systems. 

The President will visit the Nandoni Dam and the Nandoni-Nsami Pipeline and later engage with community members at the Giyani Stadium. 

Members of the media are invited to cover the events as follows:

Date: Sunday, 11 December 2022

PART 1: PROJECT INSPECTION

Venue: Nandoni Dam pump station 
Time: 10:30 for 11:00

Second venue: Xikukwani Canal
Time: 11:30 for 12:00

PART TWO: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Venue: Giyani Stadium, Giyani Town
Time: 12:30 for 13:00

Media interested in covering the event can send their details as follows:

Part 1: Ms Lebogang Maseko on MasekoL2@dws.gov.za or 083 661 7859 or Ms Mashilo Raletjana on 082 928 4148.

Part 2: Ms Naledi Malatji on naledi@presidency.gov.za / 078 633 6302 or Ms Tsakane Khambane on 082 084 5566


Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President 082 835 6315

Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria