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An investigation of water supply constraints in Giyani Township, Greater Giyani Local Municipality, Mopani District, Limpopo ProvinceRamadapa, Relebogile Mosibudi Sandra Sanaree January 2021 (has links)
Thesis (M. Sc. (Geography)) -- University of Limpopo, 2021 / In South Africa, inadequate water supply is currently a national crisis hence, referred to as a water stressed country. The study’s aim was to assess water supply constraints in Giyani Township of the Greater Giyani Local Municipality that falls under the Mopani District Municipality. The Constitution of the country recognises water as a constitutional right. However, many households in Giyani Township do not receive regular water supply. In some communities, water infrastructure is available but not frequently maintained and that led to irregularity in water supply. The study used qualitative and quantitative research approaches. Self-administered structured questionnaire that consisted of open-ended and close-ended questions helped to collect primary data from the 382 sampled respondents of Giyani Township. Key Informants Interview (interview of people who are authorities responsible for water supply services) supplied information with regard to water delivery services in Giyani Township. Observation method assisted in the evaluation of the condition of the water supply infrastructures as well as the availability of water on a daily basis. Findings of the study indicated that most residents relied on piped water from Giyani Local Municipality, although water was not always readily available from the municipality. Incorrect billing for water services and delays in completion of water relief projects in addition to natural causes and lack of skilled workers were some of the causes that affected the regular supply of water in the township. The study concluded that Greater Giyani Local Municipality experienced a problem of water service delivery that impact negatively on communities and development as a whole The study recommended that the community should voice out grievances about the irregular water supply and request for further clarifications from the municipality during community meetings..
Keywords: Water, water constraints, water supply, Greater Giyani Local Municipality.
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Water security in rural Limpopo in a changing climate: A study of the Greater-Giyani Local Municipality, South AfricaMmbadi, Elelwani January 2019 (has links)
MENVSC / Department of Geography and Geo-Information Sciences / Many rural communities of South Africa are living without adequate water supplies mainly due to
historical lack of infrastructure and effective water reticulation systems. Day to day challenges of
accessing water from distant boreholes and rivers are a reality particularly for women and children
in rural Limpopo. This study investigates the nature and extent of water supply problems and how
communities are living without adequate water in three rural communities of Greater-Giyani Local
Municipality in South Africa. The study area lies in a semi-arid region which regularly experiences
climate extremes such as droughts and floods which can reduce the ability of the municipality to
supply water. Primary data was collected through questionnaires, key informant interviews and
field observations while population, climate and hydrological data are also analyzed. A mixed
methods research design was employed using qualitative methods such as content analysis
whilst quantitative methods were dominated by time series analysis techniques and online
interactive climate platforms such as the Climate Engine. It was found that households, schools
and clinics in the study area rely mainly on boreholes for water supply but sometimes rivers supply
those living nearby. An incomplete and poor water reticulation system coupled with erratic and
shortening summer rainfall seasons are some of the major causes of water shortages in the study
area. In order to cope with inadequate water, community members and public institutions in the
study area have drilled boreholes and the sustainability of groundwater in the area is not well
established. During summer, most households and institutions practise rainwater harvesting while
a few resort to purchasing water from vendors. Despite these challenges which are not well
documented, it was concluded that most of the rural poor households and institutions in the study
area are well adapted to cope with water scarcity in the short term, while being vulnerable in the
long term due to population growth and climate change. The study recommends the need for
government and municipalities to invest in water reticulation systems in the long term whilst
providing water to affected rural communities through water tankers, drilling more boreholes and
maintenance of existing ones. Lessons learnt from this study may be useful to other municipalities
across South Africa that are grappling with challenges of water access and supply. / NRF
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