The Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Mr. Sello Seitlholo, will undertake a high-level oversight visit to key water and sanitation facilities in Cape Town, which forms part of the national government’s commitment to addressing water pollution challenges.
During the visit, the Deputy Minister will receive briefings on infrastructure investments, the status of wastewater treatment facilities, and the City’s interventions to combat pollution in critical water resources such as the Diep River and Milnerton Lagoon.
Programme details
Date: 25 January 2025
Time: 08:30 – 17:00
Starting location: Zandvliet WWTW
Media Invitation
Members of the media are invited to join the oversight visit, which will feature:
1. Presentations on:
· The City of Cape Town’s ongoing investment in wastewater treatment infrastructure.
· Key developments at Potsdam and Zandvliet Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTWs).
· Common causes of pump station failures and the City’s mitigation strategies.
· Specific interventions aimed at improving the water quality of the Diep River and its surroundings.
2. Site tours:
· Zandvliet WWTW: Tour of the R2bn upgraded facility.
· Lourens River Sewer Pump Station: Mechanical equipment of a pump station.
· Potsdam WWTW: On-site progress inspection.
· Milnerton Lagoon: The day concludes with a media briefing detailing the City’s interventions to enhance the quality of inland water bodies, with a specific focus on Milnerton Lagoon.
This event provides an opportunity for media representatives to engage directly with the Deputy Minister, City officials, and technical experts to understand the measures being taken to safeguard Cape Town’s water resources.
