Presidential and parliamentary elections is under way in Namibia. The election is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling Swapo party. It would also determine whether Swapo, which has been in power since independence in 1990, retains its dominance or becomes another former liberation movement to lose its grip on power.  For the latest we are now joined on the line by our correspondent in Nambia, Nixon Tasakana

Presidential and parliamentary elections is under way in Namibia. The election is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling Swapo party. It would also determine whether Swapo, which has been in power since independence in 1990, retains its dominance or becomes another former liberation movement to lose its grip on power.  For the latest we are now joined on the line by our correspondent in Nambia, Nixon Tasakana

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2021 Local Government Elections

Presidential and parliamentary elections under way as Namibians elect new leaders  

Water tankers supplying Bronkhorstspruit residents are now sourcing water from Cullinan, following the temporary shutdown of the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant for rehabilitation after an E. coli contamination crisis. But the alternative supply has done little to reassure some residents, who question the safety of the tanker water and say the available trucks are insufficient. More than 400 people have been treated for gastrointestinal illness after drinking water that the City of Tshwane failed to chlorinate adequately. Sashin Naidoo has the details followed by an in-depth chat with local resident, Vusi Maridili and member of parliament's portfolio committee on Water and Sanitation, Stephen Moore says the water situation in the whole of Gauteng could be worse off than it is reported by officials. 

Water tankers supplying Bronkhorstspruit residents are now sourcing water from Cullinan, following the temporary shutdown of the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant for rehabilitation after an E. coli contamination crisis. But the alternative supply has done little to reassure some residents, who question the safety of the tanker water and say the available trucks are insufficient. More than 400 people have been treated for gastrointestinal illness after drinking water that the City of Tshwane failed to chlorinate adequately. Sashin Naidoo has the details followed by an in-depth chat with local resident, Vusi Maridili and member of parliament's portfolio committee on Water and Sanitation, Stephen Moore says the water situation in the whole of Gauteng could be worse off than it is reported by officials.&nbsp;

'People Getting Sick Sounded The Alarm' MP Stephen Moore

Rand Water says high water consumption by some municipalities is placing severe pressure on the supply system. It has repeatedly urged customers to reduce usage and help stabilise supplies.  The water utility warns that municipalities exceeding their allocated water volumes may face supply restrictions. This could result in low water pressure or intermittent water supply in affected areas. Rand Water spokesperson is Makenosi Maroo  

Rand Water says high water consumption by some municipalities is placing severe pressure on the supply system. It has repeatedly urged customers to reduce usage and help stabilise supplies. &nbsp;The water utility warns that municipalities exceeding their allocated water volumes may face supply restrictions. This could result in low water pressure or intermittent water supply in affected areas. Rand Water spokesperson is Makenosi Maroo &nbsp;

  Rand Water warns municipalities over excessive water consumption

This Friday, SAfm’s radio anchor Bongiwe Zwane, once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly, delving deeper into the world of mining and engineering.

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