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Government marks Mandela Day by launching National Water Access Acceleration Programme, 18 Jul

Government Communication and Information SystemRef: https://www.gcis.gov.za/government-marks-mandela-day-by-launching-national-water-access-acceleration-programme-18-jul

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Collected on 17 July 2026

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What this means

This is a GCIS (Government Communication and Information System) media release dated 16 July 2026 about the government marking Mandela Day. It states that, through the Department of Water and Sanitation, the National Water Access Acceleration Programme will be launched on Saturday, 18 July 2026 at targeted rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Gauteng. The programme’s key milestone is the launch of 67 borehole interventions, symbolising the 67 years Nelson Mandela dedicated to serving humanity, with simultaneous unveilings at three specified venues and times.

Facts

Places

KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Reference

https://www.gcis.gov.za/government-marks-mandela-day-by-launching-national-water-access-acceleration-programme-18-jul

Parties

Launching authority

Key Takeaways

  • Programme: National Water Access Acceleration Programme
  • Launching authority: Department of Water and Sanitation (through government)
  • Mandela Day launch date: Saturday, 18 July 2026
  • Key milestone: 67 borehole interventions (symbolising 67 years of Nelson Mandela’s service)
  • Provinces/locations: Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape
  • Gauteng unveiling: 18 July 2026 at 10:00; media arrive 09:00; Klipdrift Water Treatment Plant, Hammanskraal, City of Tshwane
  • KwaZulu-Natal unveiling: 18 July 2026 at 10:00; media arrive 09:00; Nhlengile Spring Water Package Plant, uMzinyathi District Municipality
  • Eastern Cape unveiling: 18 July 2026 at 10:00; media arrive 09:00; Mncwasa Water Scheme, Mqanduli, OR Tambo District Municipality
  • Purpose: expand access to safe and reliable water services for unserved and underserved communities
  • Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)
  • Department of Water and Sanitation
  • Nelson Mandela
  • Ishmael Selemale
  • Sanku Tsunke
  • William Baloyi
  • Wisane Mavasa
  • City of Tshwane
  • uMzinyathi District Municipality
  • OR Tambo District Municipality

Dates

Closing Date

16 July 2026