Despite an extensive report to the SA Human Rights Commission, in August 2022, the residents of the rural Vulindlela area in Msunduzi are still suffering daily water challenges. This is a problem symptomatic in many communities around this province and country.

This has become a clear indication that the ruling ANC has failed the people when it comes to the most basic of human rights, and will continue to do so as long they are in power. Certainly, this is not the freedom that was promised at the dawn of our democracy.

In Vulindlela some wards are provided with water tankers but they come once a week, sometimes they do not come at all. The desperation has pushed some residents to rely on spring water which they share with livestock, prompting serious health concerns.

Of additional concern is that we are now approaching the winter season. This is a period where residents are anticipated to further feel the plight due to the low rainfall and this is also a period when springs dry up.

People are suffering and they have lost hope in the ANC government which continues to fail them at every turn.

However, the people of Vulindlela, along with those across the province, have a chance to restore their hope and reverse the disappointments by voting in a new caring DA government that puts the human rights of people first.

 

Issued by Councillor Zinhle Ngubo - DA Msunduzi Councillor