R777m water tanker expenditure raises concerns

THE City of Tshwane has come under fire over the R777 million reportedly spent on water tankers during the financial year ending June 2025 under Mayor Nasiphi Moya's multiparty coalition government.

- RAPULA MOATSHE

The spending has sparked concerns as it significantly exceeded the allocated budget by R457 million, with critics raising questions about financial management and accountability.

Bongani Ramontja, leader of the Soil of Africa Civic Movement, has called for immediate transparency and accountability from the city regarding its expenditure on water tanker services.

He demanded that the city “must immediately publish a full breakdown of expenditure on water-tanker services for the last three fiscal years, including number of tankers deployed, volume of water delivered, cost per litre, locations served, and timeline of service contracts”.

He highlighted the stark contrast between the city's spending on water tankers and the lack of access to basic services in disadvantaged areas.