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SALGA calls for intervention to assist municipalities failing to afford water

Municipalities cant afford to pay for water

JOHANNESBURG - The SA Local Government Association says only 17 of the country's municipalities aren’t able to pay for bulk water supply. 

That's because they don't generate enough revenue to be able to pay for water. This comes as the country grapples with water woes. 

READ: SA's Water Crisis | Municipalities accused of not honouring agreements

SALGA’s national chairperson for water and sanitation, Nikiwe Num says there is a need for a regulator to assist struggling municipalities

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