The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
07/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/17/2026 12:05
President Ramaphosa to officiate National Water Access Acceleration Programme in Hammanskraal
President Cyril Ramaphosa will tomorrow, Saturday 18 July 2026, officiate the launch of the National Water Access Acceleration Programme to mark Mandela Day in Hammanskraal, Gauteng.
Government, through the Department of Water and Sanitation, has targeted the launch of the Programme in rural communities in three Provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Gauteng.
The National Water Access Acceleration Programme is designed to fast-track practical, sustainable and fit-for-purpose water solutions for communities that continue to lack safe drinking water.
The rollout of decentralised water supply schemes focuses on rural communities in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape, while the commissioning of the Klipdrift plant will significantly boost water treatment capacity in Hammanskraal which has experienced water shortages in recent past.
These interventions form part of government's wider commitment to improving access to basic services.
The initiative is aimed at expanding access to safe and reliable water services for unserved and underserved communities across the country.
A key milestone of the programme is the launch of 67 borehole symbolising the 67 years the founding Father of our democratic government and global icon, former President Nelson Mandela dedicated to serving humanity. The initiative forms part of a broader programme of Mandela Month service delivery activities geared towards the vulnerable in society.
Besides the Gauteng rollout led by President Ramaphosa, simultaneous launch in the form of unveilings will take place in KwaZulu-Natal Nhlengile Spring Water Package Plant, uMzinyathi District Municipality and Eastern Cape Mncwasa Water Scheme, Mqanduli, OR Tambo District Municipality.
Details of the officiating in Hammanskraal are as follows:
Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026
Time: 10:00 (Media to arrive at 09:00)
Venue: Klipdrift Water Treatment Plant, Hammanskraal, City of Tshwane
Media accreditation process was handled by Government Communication and Information System (GCIS).
Media enquiries: Vincent Magwenya, Spokesperson to the President - [email protected]
Issued by: The Presidency
Pretoria
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