The Gauteng provincial government says the recent unrest in Ratanda has highlighted the need for stronger municipal governance as it works with Rand Water and other stakeholders on a long-term solution to Lesedi's water and financial challenges.
The Gauteng provincial government says it will use lessons from the recent unrest in Ratanda, Lesedi Local Municipality, to strengthen service delivery, following violent protests over prolonged water shortages that left two people dead and the mayor's home allegedly set alight.
The provincial government also announced that residents of Lesedi Local Municipality will continue receiving uninterrupted water after reaching an agreement with Rand Water to suspend planned water supply reductions while a long-term solution is implemented.
The announcement follows days of violent protests over water shortages, during which two people died, and the home of Lesedi Local Municipality mayor Mluleki Nkosi was allegedly torched.
Last week, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said water had been partially restored to Ratanda, with supply returning to most parts of the community.
