Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says water has been partially restored to Ratanda, with higher-lying areas expected to receive supply within days following deadly service delivery protests.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says water has been partially restored to Ratanda following days of violent protests over prolonged water shortages that left two people dead and the home of Lesedi Local Municipality Executive Mayor Mluleki Nkosi torched.
Speaking during a visit to the area on Sunday, Lesufi said water had returned to most parts of the community. However, residents in higher-lying areas would have to wait another day or two before the supply is fully restored.
“The water is back in the community, in those low-lying areas. I was also having discussions with the community here.”
“This is a high-lying area, so the executive mayor explained that it would take a day or two for the water to come to high-lying areas. But there is water. Water is back. I've interacted with people. It's only the high-lying areas.”
