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Thousands of villagers in Sekhukhune, Limpopo, have been without clean running tap water for an extended period. Despite having four dams, including the R3.4 billion De Hoop Dam, completed in 2014, the water crisis persists.
The De Hoop Dam, the largest in the province, has a capacity of over 100%, thanks to recent rainfall. However, this has not translated into clean water for the 189 villages of Fetakgomo Tubatse municipality, whose taps remain dry.
The situation is dire, with many poor villagers forced to walk through thick bushes to access wells and streams. Those who can afford it have resorted to costly boreholes, but even this is not a reliable solution, as the water is often unbearably salty.
The lack of access to clean water is a clear violation of the constitutional right to water, which is essential for human life and dignity. The Sekhukhune district municipality must take immediate action to address this crisis and ensure that all villagers have access to clean, running water.