Water Crisis | Lepelle Northern Water faces chronic project delays

We are joined by chairperson of Lepelle Northern Water Dr Nndweleni Mphephu to further unpack the Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) in Limpopo faces significant challenges including aging, failing infrastructure, chronic project delays (e.g., Giyani bulk water), and severe water shortages, causing residents to rely on water trucks. Corruption allegations, high-profile arrests involving former leadership, financial constraints from poor municipal payment, and operational bottlenecks (vandalism, power failures) severely hinder its ability to provide consistent water.

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