MUNICIPALITIES TO IN-SOURCE WATER TANKER SERVICES
BY : CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE EDITOR KASiBC_AFRiCA
MEC MAMABOLO CALLS ON MUNICIPALITIES TO IN-SOURCE WATER TANKER SERVICES
Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs and Infrastructure Development, Jacob Mamabolo, has raised concern over the escalating costs incurred by municipalities for the temporary supply of water through outsourced water tanker services.
This follows revelations by Mamabolo that some municipalities have spent as much as R264 million over a three-year period on water tanker services. While water tankering remains critical in ensuring water security, particularly in areas experiencing water shortages and within informal settlements, he has urged municipalities to increase investment in procuring and maintaining their own water tanker fleets. “We are encouraged by the investments some municipalities are already making towards procuring their own portable water tankers.
While this is a welcome development, we believe more resources must be directed towards expanding these capacities, as outsourced tanker services continue to drive significant expenditure,” said Mamabolo. Gauteng CoGTA continues to engage municipalities to monitor service delivery challenges and ensure appropriate corrective measures are implemented to stabilise water supply across the province.
Through the Local Government Turnaround Strategy, the provincial government is working closely with local and national spheres of government to advance coordinated, province-wide interventions aimed at strengthening municipalities, improving governance, and enhancing service delivery outcomes.
On Sunday, 24 May 2026, the province, together with all 11 municipalities, will provide the public with updates on progress made across various areas, including governance, financial management, infrastructure development, and ongoing efforts to improve service delivery across the province.
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