DocumentOngoingCommittee question

(1) Considering that the oversight visit conducted by the Portfolio Committee on Health to Mapulaneng Hospital in Mpumalanga observed that the specified hospital faces water supply challenges (details furnished), what (a) is the total numbe

Parliament of South AfricaRef: https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/35890/

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Source domain: pmg.org.za

Collected on 17 June 2026

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What this means

The document is a question raised in Parliament (Question NW184) to the Minister of Health about water supply challenges at Mapulaneng Hospital and other hospitals. It includes the response detailing current water supply arrangements, such as Mapulaneng having two reservoirs and seven additional JOJO tanks, and notes water supply statuses in Eastern Cape, Limpopo, and North West. It also indicates that managing the water provision is an ongoing matter and references intended follow-up information for other provinces.

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hospital water-supply supportOngoing

Water supply support and storage arrangements for hospitals (including JOJO tanks and reservoirs)

The Department of Health provides support to hospitals facing water supply challenges by implementing efforts such as establishing water reservoirs or storages and providing JOJO tanks connected to critical hospital areas, while municipalities provide water tankers during shortages or outages.

Who it is for: hospitals and health facilities experiencing water supply challenges, in partnership with local municipalities and relevant departments
How to act on it: The Department of Health handles water provision as an on-going management matter in partnership with other departments and municipalities; during shortages or outages, municipalities will inform the department and provide water tankers to assist hospitals.

Facts

Places

Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, North West

Reference

https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/35890/

Key Takeaways

question NW184
Mapulaneng Hospital Mpumalanga
water supply challenges
two water reservoirs
72 hours back-up
seven JOJO tanks
casualty, Paediatrics, Theatre, ICU, maternity ward, dental, X-ray
Eastern Cape 13 hospitals without water tanks
Limpopo and North West all hospitals have water storage tanks
ongoing management matter

Dates

Opening Date

26 February 2026