Minister appoints Interim Board at uMngeni-uThukela Water
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]An 11-member Interim Board has been appointed at uMngeni-uThukela Water to begin its tenure with immediate effect. This swift action by the Executive Authority of uMngeni-uThukela Water, who is the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, follows a decision by the Minister to terminate the term of the previous Board due to discovery of […]
Joint Statement from the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, MP; the Chairperson of the Board of uMngeni-uThukela Water, Ms Ziphozethu Mathenjwa; and King Cetshwayo District Municipality
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Developments within King Cetshwayo District over the past week As part of the fight against the proliferation of COVID-19, the Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, MP, has mandated water boards across the country to assist Municipalities that are Water Services Authorities (WSAs) to deliver water and related services to all […]
Status of Water Resources in uMngeni-uThukela Water’s Operational Area as at Monday, 25th May 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Water resources in uMngeni-uThukela Water’s vast service area are at this stage in a healthy state. This will come as good news at the start of the generally dry months (May – August) when rainfall is significantly below average or there is none. It will also come as a relief to municipalities that are currently […]
Board Nomination Advert
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]THE BOARD OF UMGENI WATER (THE BOARD) CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF UMGENI WATER SERVICES (SOC) LTD. Board Term of up to four (4) Years.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]uMngeni-uThukela Water Services (SOC) Ltd (“UWS”) is a 100% owned subsidiary of uMngeni-uThukela Water, the company’s primary mandate or main […]
Midmar Dam begins spilling again and Current Status of Water Resources in uMngeni-uThukela Water’s Operational Area
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Midmar Dam has begun spilling after reaching capacity – and a little more on Wednesday, 15th April 2020. The level of the dam is at 100, 08%, representing an increase of 0, 5% from a week ago. Improved water resources in Midmar Dam has been a result of water releases from upstream Mearns Weir and […]
uMngeni-uThukela Water continues to treat and supply drinking water during the lockdown period
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]uMngeni-uThukela Water wants to reassure its customers that it will continue to provide its core services – supply of drinking water in bulk and treatment of wastewater, during the 21-day lock-down. Therefore, our municipal customers and consumers should have no concerns about reduced water supply or changes in excellent water quality that is distributed from […]
Message to Stakeholders – Strategies to combat COVID-19
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]INTRODUCTION As we are aware, the new corona virus strain (Covid-19) continues to exact significant repercussions worldwide. Our country has not been spared its presence and accompanying social and economic challenges. The Government of the Republic of South Africa has rightly taken the lead in initiating stringent measures aimed at containment. Entities of State, among […]
COVID-19 Update – What uMngeni-uThukela Water expects from Suppliers and Contractors
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear Valued Supplier, uMngeni-uThukela Water is closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation and taking proactive measures to preserve the health and safety of our colleagues and their families, as well as our clients and the communities we serve. If you are an uMngeni-uThukela Water -approved supplier, please take note of the guidelines below. In order […]
Status of Water Resources and Projections on Rainfall
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Issued by the Corporate Stakeholder Management Unit, Office of the Chief Executive, Pietermaritzburg Good unseasonal rains expected over the next two months will bring relief to many parched parts of KwaZulu-Natal and also boost dam levels, enhancing assurance of full water supply. An analysis of rainfall received from March 2019 to February 2020, the current […]
Outcomes of water quality tests confirm no contaminants or poison in water
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Issued by the Corporate Stakeholder Management Unit, Office of the Chief Executive, Pietermaritzburg On Monday, 9th March 2020, as protest action flared in Ladysmith, a WhatsApp message began circulating widely, urging consumers not to drink “water that comes out of your taps this morning because it has been poisoned”. While the message was vague as […]