This followed after ActionSA Free State Chairperson, Patricia Kopane, alleged that Welkom, Odendaalsrus, Virginia and Allanridge have been without water for more than ten days.

Kopane also alleged that there has been uncertainty over payments and arrangements regarding who is responsible for ordering water purification chemicals after Bloem Water took over Sedibeng Water.

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She further alleged Matjhabeng Mayor, Thanduxolo Khalipha, has let down Matjhabeng residents by not effectively negotiating the transition between Sedibeng Water to Bloem Water and by not fulfilling his promise of purchasing water tanks.

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Matjhabeng municipal spokesperson, Tshediso Tlali, has since refuted all these allegations.

Tlali adds that after speaking to the director of infrastructure, he was assured that all reservoirs are filled up and water supply remains intact in Matjhabeng.

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