28/08/2026
*MEDIA STATEMENT*
27 August 2026
*THE DR RUTH SEGOMOTSI MOMPATI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY’S TURNAROUND OF WATER SUPPLY PROJECT HAS BEEN CHOSEN AS ONE OF THE EIGHT NATIONAL PRIORITY PROJECTS.*
*CAPE TOWN*- The Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality’s turnaround of water supply project has been chosen as one of the eight national priority projects. The one-point seven-billion-rand project, was announced during the Sustainable Infrastructure Development Symposium South Africa, SIDSSA 26 in Cape Town.
The programme comprises three integrated projects designed to eliminate cross-border dependence. They include the Vryburg 4ML/d Direct Potable Reuse, Bloemhof to Vryburg Bulk Pipeline Extention via Amalia and Greater Taung Infill and Cross Boader Recapture.
The programme is aimed at securing compliant, reliable water for over two hundred thousand residents and creating over a thousand jobs.
When expressing his excitement, the Executive Mayor of Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality, Councilor, Motseokae Maje, had this to say …
“We’ve got a reason to celebrate as Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality having been chosen as one of the top eight priority projects. We believe that our turnaround water supply project will benefit our people in the district. This project will also cover amongst others, Bloemhof, Schweizer Reneke and it will then go via Amalia to Vryburg. It will also cover Greater Taung and hope that through this intervention it becomes successful and we will be able to address the challenges particularly at the Ga Mothibi areas.”
All projects selected and administered by Infrastructure South Africa are scheduled for implementation in the 2026/2027 financial year.
ENDS
*For Enquiries Contact:*
*Patrick Dintwa*
Mayoral Spokesperson
Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality
*Cell:* 0646085378
*Email:* [email protected]
Or
*Joseph Motlhasedi*
Manager Communications
Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality
*Cell:* 0719132548
*Email:* [email protected]
