28/10/2026
WATER PROJECTS SET TO IMPROVE LIVES AS ANDM HANDS OVER THREE CONTRACTORS
Access to clean and reliable water is set to improve the lives of communities in Umzimvubu & Matatiele as the Alfred Nzo District Municipality (ANDM) takes another step towards addressing water challenges and improving the quality of life of residents. This, as the Executive Mayor, Cllr. Tsileng Sobuthongo, will on Thursday, 29 October 2026, officially hand over three water infrastructure projects to contractors as part of the Municipality’s ongoing commitment to improving water service delivery across the district.
These projects include the KuChane Water Supply Scheme in Ward 17, valued at R3.28 million; the Portable Water Supply Cluster 2 in Ward 17, valued at R80.15 million; and the Matatiele Ward 6 Water Supply Project Refurbishment, valued at R4.38 million.
The interventions will include borehole development and pipeline to supply Nkangala Village and surrounding areas, pipeline infrastructure, connections to existing reservoir infrastructure and the refurbishment of water supply facilities.
Portable Water Supply Cluster 2 which will supply Ward 17 and surrounding wards such as 16 and 25 villages. A connection to an existing 2500 kl Reservoir in Lubhacweni, which will benefit villages like Ncunteni, Papanana, Cwalinkungu and Mabhaceni. This Project will be completed in August 2027.
Matatiele Ward 6 Water Supply Project Refurbishment will help in the construction of a Borehole Pump Station which will benefit an estimated number of 500 households and employment opportunities for about ten (10) people.