Northern Cape dept to use funding for alternative water sources - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

Minister of Water and Sanitation Lindiwe Sisulu handed the Northern Cape Department of Agriculture R300 million for it to fight the current drought crisisrelief in the province by Minister of Water and Sanitation Lindiwe Sisulu, will be used for funding alternative water sources such as drilling boreholes in drought stricken areas.

60% of the province has been declared a drought disaster area. Provincial department spokesperson Zandisile Luphahla explains how the money will be used. “The money will be used for funding alternative water sources such as drilling of boreholes and water technology in farms across the province. This intervention will enable us to mitigate the devastating impact of the drought on the economy of the province and food security.”

Just so sad to see government not reacting to the pledge of SA Agri. We need food for our animals!!!! This money will not end up with the farmers. Sad sad sad!!

Apparently Lindiwe needs 900 million funding!! corrupttaxfundwastingANC must fallMashaba 4 President!

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