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Author(s)
Phuti Ignatius Moloto
Kabelo Boikhutso Moeti
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DOI:10.17265/1548-6591/2023.05.001
Affiliation(s)
Tshwane University of Technology, Polokwane, The Republic of South Africa
Tshwane University of Technology, Soshanguve South Campus, The Republic of South Africa
ABSTRACT
The purpose of the study was to evaluate water supply in general, and in particular, the perceptions and attitude of rural communities with specific reference to Matlou and Letsokoane under jurisdiction of the Polokwane Local Municipality. This was done by using a case study design of two villages (Matlou and Letsokoane) selected as settings for the study. This article is a culmination of a study conducted towards the fulfilment of a postgraduate qualification. A mixed method approach was used for the study combing structured questionnaires and open ended interviews. The findings of the study have showed that Polokwane Local Municipality is failing to supply water services to residents in Matlou and Letsokoane. Contributing factors this state of affairs includes: increase in population in that area, residents tampering with water provision infrastructure, theft and no intervention by political representatives when there is no water. The results presented on this article are emanated from quantitative research method. The study has therefore produced a grounded water supply value chain model emanating from the findings of the research study as well as the literature surveyed. Lessons that can be learned from this study are the following: consultation with community trough ward councillors, which include educational aspect of preservation of water as a source of restoration for human life and dignity. Concertize the community with an attempt to reduce illegal activities as cited in the study regarding stealing of taps.
KEYWORDS
water supply, community, Polokwane Local Municipality
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