Basic Water Services in South Africa Are in Decay After Years of Progress TC_Africa: SouthAfrica
is enshrined in the constitution. Before the country's transition to democracy in 1994, government policies were focused on the advancement of the white minority. The development of the country's water resources wasn't focused on improving the position of the mostly black, poor majority.since 1996 in expanding water services, especially within the disadvantaged and vulnerable communities and rural areas.
But inequality in access to basic services is still a reality. Progress with water supply and sanitation service delivery has been slow and in some instances, it'sWater is a critical resource. Its provision should be seen as an enabler that facilitates socio-economic development. Water infrastructure needs to be suitably maintained - and upgraded - to ensure water access and reliable supply to guarantee water security.
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