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VOL.2 - #09
Government commits to eliminating Bucket System in Ratanda
24-30 APRIL 2015
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Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance, Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements, MEC Jacob Mamabolo, has committed to eradicating the inhumane use of bucket system within a month in Ratanda township, Heidelberg. Ratanda is reportedly the last area in REST IN PEACE Gauteng that is still using the bucket system in a few of its sections. SHOES MOSHOEU The situation was highlighted during a PAGE 3 sitting of the provincial water and sanitation forum which was formed early this year. The forum mandate is look at the water and sanitation issues in the province. MEC Mamabolo said it was reported in the forum that in many parts of the province people have access to water and sanitation except some parts of RaDEFEAT tanda which still uses bucket system.
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There are 58 households that use the bucket systems in Ratanda, and some shared them with individuals who don't have toilets in their yards. MEC Mamabolo together with the Lesedi Local Municipality Mayor Cllr
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