MPs to grill Morero

CHALLENGES: JOBURG MAYOR TO TELL PARLIAMENT ABOUT WATER CRISIS

- Itumeleng Mafisa

The mayor of Johannesburg, Dada Morero, will appear before parliament's portfolio committee on water and sanitation today.

Morero is expected to be grilled on the water challenges in Johannesburg and various interventions his administration has undertaken to ensure that residents receive water.

DA MP Stephen Moore yesterday described the water situation in Johannesburg as a crisis.

"He will also appear with the MD of Joburg Water to ensure the full truth on what is happening in Joburg. For months, the DA has exposed the city's failing water system," Moore said.

He said Morero will face a number of tough questions from MPs.

"We want to know why he has left his crisis to continue to deteriorate. Whether he will support Johannesburg Water in a workable plan to fix this and by when?