- WUC assures residents the situation will be resolved by end of July
The scarcity of water has become a pressing issue for many families in Kareng village, with reports indicating that some households have gone days without adequate access to clean water.
This was voiced by Kareng Village Develpment Committe (VDC) Chairperson, Karinahange Hikuama during a kgotla meeting addressed by North West District Council (NWDC) Chairperson, Itumeleng Kelebetseng recently.
Hikuama also stated that the issue of water scarcity in Kareng has been exacerbated by prolonged dry spells and a growing population, leading to increased demand for this vital resource.
“We cannot continue to live like this. Our community deserve better. We need our government to listen and help us find a sustainable solution,” he appealed.
For her part, Kareng resident, Joice kandu explained how her residency ward does not have any access to water to a point where even bathing is a daily challenge.
“Bots50 ward is said to be outside the government mapping and that is why they have not given us access to water but that has been a reason for a long time now it needs to be attended to as quickly as possible,” she said.
Responding to the concerns, Head Engineer at Water Utilities Corporation (WUC), Olebogeng Motseolapile assured residents that the cooperation is working on a plant that will resolve the water supply shortage in Kareng and surrounding villages.
He assured residents that by end of July they will be having adequate water supply and therefore should be patient whilst awaiting the resolution.
“The government has taken a decision to reduce domestic water tariffs by 30 percent which was effected on 1st of April which is a good effort to ensure access of water to the nation,” he stressed.
On a different note, North West District Council Chairperson Itumeleng Kelebetseng urged the youth to view the available programs not only as financial assistance but as a pathway to personal and professional growth.
Kelebetseng also acknowledged the valuable role of social workers in supporting vulnerable populations, stating, “By empowering our youth, we can alleviate some of the burdens on social services, allowing social workers to focus on those who are most in need.”
He stressed the need for a collaborative approach where empowered youth contribute positively to their communities, reducing dependency on social assistance.
