New National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency to 'reduce water-supply disruptions'

Thabo Shole Mashao interviews Dr Sean Phillips, Director General for the Department of Water and Sanitation.

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South African Water Minister Senzo Mchunu recently said that he expected Parliament would approve the establishment of a National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency in the upcoming weeks, aimed at overseeing major projects.

Phillips believes the new agency will help reduce water-supply disruptions in future.

"When we create this entity, we will be in a better position to raise more money to build more dams around the country."

- Dr Sean Phillips, Director General – Department of Water and Sanitation

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