Deputy President Paul Mashatile visited Bronkhorstspruit this morning, 26 October 2026, following reports of gastrointestinal illnesses linked to the consumption of contaminated water that was allegedly not reported to residents in the area.
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Contaminated water cases have risen to approximately 509.
On 20 October 2026, it was reported that water in Bronkhorstspruit remained unchlorinated from 24 September 2026 to 14 October 2026, east of Pretoria, leaving 411 people ill.
Government accountability
As chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Water and Sanitation, the visit to the Bronkhorstspruit area was part of the committee’s work, coordinating government interventions to address water and sanitation challenges, strengthen accountability, and accelerate responses to service delivery concerns affecting communities.
This morning, I will visit Bronkhorstspruit in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng Province, following reports of gastrointestinal illness linked to the consumption of contaminated water in the area.
The visit forms part of the work of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Water and Sanitation that I chair, which is coordinating government interventions to address water and sanitation challenges, strengthen accountability and accelerate responses to service delivery concerns affecting communities.
#Bronkhorstspruit
#Health
#WaterAndSanitation— Paul Mashatile🇿🇦 (@PMashatile) October 26, 2026
“The visit to the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works (BWTW) is to assess the situation, receive an update on the condition of the water treatment infrastructure, and engage with relevant authorities on the measures being implemented to restore the safety and reliability of the water supply,” the Deputy President explained.
The visit to the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works (BWTW) is to assess the situation, receive an update on the condition of the water treatment infrastructure, and engage with relevant authorities on the measures being implemented to restore the safety and reliability of the water supply.
#Bronkhorstspruit
#Health
#WaterAndSanitation— Paul Mashatile🇿🇦 (@PMashatile) October 26, 2026
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Response efforts
Mashatile shared that the City of Tshwane has been leading response efforts, which include interventions to address water quality concerns and assess affected infrastructure, further implementing safeguarding measures in public health, and restoring the provision of safe water to affected residents.
The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has been leading response efforts, including interventions to address water quality concerns, assess the affected infrastructure, and implement measures aimed at safeguarding public health and restoring the provision of safe water to affected residents.
#Bronkhorstspruit
#Health
#WaterAndSanitation— Paul Mashatile🇿🇦 (@PMashatile) October 26, 2026
Following his visit to Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works, Mashatile paid a visit to Bronkhorstspruit District Hospital, reiterating that the government is committed to ensuring residents get adequate water and sanitation.
Following my visit to the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng Province, I am also visiting the Bronkhorstspruit District Hospital following reports of gastrointestinal illness linked to the consumption of contaminated water in the area.
Government remains committed to ensuring that residents get adequate water and sanitation.
#Bronkhorstspruit
#Health
#WaterAndSanitation— Paul Mashatile🇿🇦 (@PMashatile) October 26, 2026
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