An evaluation of water supply to selected rural communities in the Polokwane Local Municipality.
Moloto, Phuthi Ignatius
Moloto, Phuthi Ignatius
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The purpose of the study was to evaluate water supply to selected rural communities in the Polokwane Local Municipality with specific reference to Matlou and Letsokoane residents. The study investigated major constraints faced by the Municipality in supplying water to the two affected residents. A mixed method approach was used for the study combining structured questionnaires and open –ended interviews. The method allowed for both qualitative and quantitative analysis to be done and draw conclusions from the respondents. The findings of the study have showed that there is poor water supply to Matlou and Letsokoane residents by the Polokwane Local Municipality. Amongst contribution factors the increase in population growth in that area is a major problem, as well as residents tampering with infrastacture, theft and no intervention by political representatives when there is no water. It is therefore, suggested that when the Municipality starts developing rural areas in terms of water supply, their starting point should be at Matlou as their external water source is not at the prescribed maximum distance of 200m away from each household which is supposed to be. Water supply value chain model has been proposed emanating from the findings of the research study to be implemented by the Polokwane Local Municipality to curb the problem of water crisis to the rural communities. The driving force to proposed a model is based on lack of basic water supply to the two affected residents. The study model provide management of a relationship between the principal process owner which is the Polokwane Local Municipality and the service provider being Lepelle Northen Water and demarcate responsibilities , accountability as well as line of reporting for the acceleration of water supply to the local municipality. The Polokwane Local municipality would provide the relevant specifications to the service provider to ensure that agency theory is not applied on an open mandate which can be open to abuse by the service provider.
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A research thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Public Affairs at the Tshwane University of Technology. South Africa.
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2019-06-01
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Tshwane University of Technology
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Water supply, Community, Polokwane Local Municipality