Water tanks distributed in parts of KZN
Water and Sanitation officials say they are making good on their promise to KwaZulu-Natal's communities.
The department says everyone will have access to clean water.
It's become an even bigger priority now as we work to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19.
Spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau says they have managed to distribute more than 4 000 storage tanks and 532 water tankers to various districts.
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Four-hundred and fifty tanks were delivered to Umzinyathi District Municipality, 350 went to Harry Gwala, and 300 were given to eThekwini.
Ratau says: "We have also provided in this same intervention, sanitizers, gloves, masks and soaps that must go together with the intention to make sure that all South Africans wash their hands regularly and they follow all standard hygienic practices in order to protect themselves against COVID-19."
Ratau says they're trying to identify more communities hit by supply challenges.
