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ALTERNATIVE SANITATION

Thembisile Hani Municipality delivers 164 sanitation

units, advancing dignity and service delivery

mproving basic sanitation for residents of was successfully completed on 6 February 2026, Over the seven-month implementation period,
IThembisile Hani Local Municipality remains with the support of various service providers to the project created sixty temporary job
one of the Municipality’s top priorities. In line ensure quality implementation. opportunities for local community members,
with this commitment, the Municipality has The scope of work included site establishment, contributing to both income generation and skills
successfully constructed one hundred and development.
sixty-four alternative sanitation units across excavation, and the provision, placement, and The Executive Mayor further emphasised the
compaction of suitable material for the top
various wards.
structure foundation. broader impact of the project, adding:
This initiative has significantly improved access to It also involved the supply and installation of “Beyond delivering essential sanitation infra-
dignified sanitation services, with communities in precast toilet top structures complete with easy structure, projects of this nature play a critical
Mzimuhle, Vezubuhle, and Ekukhanyeni among - flush cisterns and pedestals, as well as the role in addressing unemployment within our
the key beneficiaries.
installation of 1500L septic tanks. communities.
The project forms part of the Municipality’s Additional work included the levelling and “By creating job opportunities, we are ensuring
ongoing efforts to enhance living conditions, compaction of spoil material within the yards, that service delivery goes hand in hand with
promote public health, and restore dignity to followed by thorough testing and commissioning economic empowerment, allowing our people to
residents through sustainable service delivery to ensure all units are fully operational. actively participate in and benefit from
interventions. development in their areas.”
The Executive Manager for Technical Services,
The Executive Mayor, Cllr. Lesetja Dikgale,
underscored the significance of the project, Walter Mtshweni highlighted the quality and He continued:
sustainability of the infrastructure.
Stating: “As a Municipality, we are intentional about
“These sanitation units have been constructed ensuring that every project we implement leaves
“This initiative speaks directly to our commitment with durability and long-term use in mind. The a lasting impact. It must improve lives, create
to restoring dignity to our communities. Access to use of precast structures and properly installed opportunities, and build a foundation for sustain-
proper sanitation is a basic human right, and septic systems ensures that they are resilient, able development.”
through this project, we are ensuring that our low-maintenance, and able to serve households
people live in safer and healthier environments. for many years. “We will continue to roll out similar initiatives
We remain dedicated to accelerating service across all wards to ensure that no community is
delivery and addressing the needs of our “Our focus is not only on delivery, but on left behind in our quest to provide quality basic
residents.” providing infrastructure that will stand the test of services.”
time.”
The project commenced on 1 June 2025 and

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