ActionSA says local authorities need to start investing in replacing aging water pipes to avoid large amounts of water loss.
The party will today submit a plan to Rand Water to avert South Africa's looming water crisis.
This comes after the Department of Water and Sanitation warned that water cuts could occur if the second phase of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project is not completed on schedule.
It is the largest infrastructure project between the two countries and includes the construction of a tunnel and dam to divert water from the Lesotho Mountains to South Africa.
The party blames the government for the deterioration of the country's water infrastructure.
Michael Beaumont, National Chairman of ActionSA, said: We need to reduce our water demand. From the City of Cape Town, we understand how important it is to make people aware of the crisis and change their habits so that we can reduce demand and effectively manage this period until the Lesotho Highlands recover. did. ”
Podcast | ActionSA will present Rand Water with a plan to avert South Africa's impending water crisis.
Report by Diteboho Ntimane.
