SA’s water shortage crisis thrust into Parliament’s spotlight

CAPE TOWN - The National Assembly (NA) has kicked off its business after the constituency with a few debates of national importance.  

The first order of business is the statement by the Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina on water security in the country. 

She assured Members of Parliament (MPs) that there was enough water.  

MPs will also have a debate on 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children.  

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Majodina ushered in the return to Parliament with a statement on water security, saying there is no crisis and the country has enough water. 

But she warned that water availability could decline drastically. 

"I want to assure South Africans and the citizens of this country that we have enough water. The balance with existing demand on a national scale, but there are localised deficits in the supply of water such as Gauteng and some parts of KZN," said Majodina.

The house will also engage in another debate focussing on Gender-Based Violence and violence against children. 

The debate will be held under the theme: "Marking 30 years of democratic rights for women and fostering national unity to end gender-based violence". 

Tuesday will also see the peace and security cluster ministers returning to answer questions in the NA.