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Free State tensions rise as Parys municipality fails to provide water to communities

Residents say water supplies in Parys have deteriorated over the past two years due to ageing infrastructure at the wastewater treatment plant.
Free State tensions rise as Parys municipality fails to provide water to communities

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In Parys, Free State, the water supply is becoming ever more erratic, exacerbated by rolling blackouts. Many people have to walk kilometres to get water. This has caused great dissatisfaction and sparked violent protests. DM

First published by GroundUp.

Comments

Brian Algar Feb 7, 2023, 10:13 AM

Let me guess..... last local government elections these self same people voted for the ANC. Now burning down the municipal buildings because they unhappy with the service delivery. Can somebody please explain to them that if you change nothing, nothing changes.