The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has welcomed the announcement by the Minister of Water and Sanitation to launch a formal investigation into governance concerns at uMngeni Water Services , following a series of troubling reports that have surfaced over the past month. The committee urged that the process be swift and transparent , noting that the integrity and credibility of the utility are crucial at a time when it is seeking external funding for major infrastructure projects .

Governance Concerns Under Scrutiny

The acting Chairperson of the Committee, Mr. Sello Dithebe , said that recent developments — including the removal of the uMngeni Water Services Board Chairperson , questions around board fee structures , and reports of an employee’s sponsorship

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