#Loadshedding behind south coast water woes

#Loadshedding behind south coast water woes

The Ugu District Municipality says loadshedding is affecting its ability to fully restore water in some areas on the south coast.

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Some Ramsgate residents say they are fed up after not having water for 10 days.

In a statement issued to Newswatch, Ugu spokesperson, France Zama says the municipality had initially planned a shutdown of the Southern Main Bulk Pipeline for routine maintenance.


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This affected supply to areas like Ramsgate, Margate and Uvongo.

Zama says the system has been unable to recover due to power outages.


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He says technicians are trying to restore the supply to full capacity.

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