Have patience, KZN village told after the tankers stopped coming and the river stopped flowing | News24

Water woes persist for many communities in KwaZulu-Natal - but the residents of Sovane village in Nongoma, north of the province, believe their plight is extraordinary. | NkoRaphael

Residents of Nongoma in northern KZN say they are tired of depending on water tankers for safe drinking water.The residents of Sovane village have been relying on water tankers for clean drinking water.Water woes persist for many communities in KwaZulu-Natal.

She said desperation had driven some community members to dig up water on the wetter parts of the riverbed, despite fears that it may not be safe. He discouraged community protests and claimed local government authorities were always open to listen to the plight of residents.Nongoma is one of several areas affected by the poor water supply in KwaZulu-Natal.

However, the most common justifications are aging infrastructure, flood-related disasters and, lately, load shedding.In 2022, the SAHRC held a provincial inquiry into access to water.

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