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Public Protector clears VDM in water crisis probe

Ageing infrastructure, not maladministration, blamed for water woes

By Andries van Zyl • 14 May 2026
Public Protector clears VDM in water crisis probe

Despite local disagreement, the Public Protector found Vhembe District Municipality is adequately addressing Louis Trichardt's water shortages.

Not many local residents are likely to agree with the recent findings by the Public Protector South Africa that the Vhembe District Municipality is doing enough to address water shortages in Louis Trichardt’s Wards 8 and 9.

According to the Public Protector (PP), although ageing infrastructure remains a major challenge, the VDM has implemented the necessary interventions to deal with the crisis.

The complaint followed several months during which residents, particularly in Louis Tr...

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