Lepelle Northern Water

08/09/2026

Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) joined the Capricorn District Municipality (CDM) Mayors’ Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) site visit to the Olifantspoort Scheme Infrastructure Refurbishment and Upgrade Project.

The visit commenced with a briefing session at Ga-Mphahlele Royal Community Hall, attended by Kgoshi M.T. Phatudi Mphahlele. Representing CDM, MMC for Infrastructure Cllr Monica Mohale highlighted the purpose of the visit, aimed to assess project progress, identify outstanding needs and ensure the successful completion of the project, while maximising benefits for the local community.

LNW, led by the Board Deputy Chairperson Mr Dewet Monakedi and CEO Dr Cornelius Ruiters, together with Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Management, provided an overview of the refurbishment, current project status and future plans before leading the delegation on a plant tour.

LNW reiterated its commitment to local socio-economic development and enhanced water service delivery. The project has so far 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝟭𝟱𝟳 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝟱𝟴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟮𝟬 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, with approximately 𝟭,𝟮𝟬𝟬 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 anticipated during the next phase of the project and 𝟵𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 targeted upon completion.

As the project advances, LNW will continue to collaborate with the Royal Council and local business forums to identify further opportunities for local participation and maximise community benefits.

The project aims to 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲’𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲𝟬 𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟮𝟬 𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆, while stabilising the system and advancing towards automated system and operational efficiency, to strengthen reliable and sustainable water provision to communities.

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08/09/2026

06/09/2026

💧 | Day 3

Day 3 of Minister Pemmy Majodina’s Limpopo Water Security Programme focused on accelerating access to reliable and equitable water services, alongside Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, with Capricorn District Municipality Executive Mayor Cllr Mamedupi Teffo showcasing progress in infrastructure development and alternative water solutions.

In Blouberg, the Maokeng and Dilaeneng Water Supply Projects are set to benefit more than 235 households through decentralised, groundwater-based water supply systems.

The engagements also spotlighted groundwater exploration, atmospheric water solutions and innovative technologies, recognising the need to diversify water sources and build resilient systems that can respond to the province’s growing water demands.

A key message was the importance of a strong working relationship between Lepelle Northern Water as a Water Services Provider (WSP), municipalities as Water Services Authorities (WSAs), and communities. Water security cannot be achieved by government alone, it requires collective responsibility, efficient water use and communities that actively protect the infrastructure delivering this essential resource.

The Minister also reiterated the serious threat posed by theft and vandalism of water infrastructure, calling on communities to safeguard these projects and report incidents to SAPS.

As the three-day programme concludes, the work continues. The commitment remains unwavering: 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝.

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05/09/2026

| Day 2 💧

Day 2 of Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina’s visit to Limpopo continues in Mogalakwena Local Municipality, joined by Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba, MEC’s, Mayor Cllr Ngoako Taueatsoala, for the official handover of the Kromkloof Water Treatment Plant.

With a design capacity of 5.5 megalitres per day, the completed plant is set to strengthen water security for 46,000 households across 26 villages, including Kromkloof, Ga-Malapile, Galakwena, Magabaneng, Matebeleng and surrounding communities.

This milestone represents a significant investment by government in reliable and sustainable water infrastructure, ensuring that more communities have access to a secure and dependable water supply.

Lepelle Northern Water Board Chairperson, Dr Nndweleni Mphephu, CEO Dr Cornelius Ruiters and the executive management team are also in attendance in support of this important milestone.


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05/09/2026

Weekly Water Supply Status.

04/09/2026

#𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 💧

Department of Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, have arrived in Limpopo to embark on a three-day programme to hand over completed water infrastructure projects across the province.

The first handover started at the Seshego Water Treatment Plant in Polokwane, followed by a community engagement at the Ngoako Ramahlodi Sports Complex in Polokwane.

The programme is supported by Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance Dr Dickson Masemola, Polokwane Municipality Executive Mayor Cllr John Mpe, Limpopo Finance MEC Kgabo Mahoai, representing the Limpopo Premier, COGHSTA MEC P**e Shai, Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) Board Chairperson Dr Nndweleni Mphephu, Board Deputy Chairperson Mr Dewet Monakedi, CEO Dr Cornelius Ruiters and members of the executive.

The three-day programme underscores government’s commitment to 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 and 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 for communities across Limpopo.

𝗗𝗮𝘆 | 𝟮 of the programme will continue in Mokopane, where the Jakkalskei Water Supply Scheme will be officially handed over.

03/09/2026

𝑳𝑬𝑷𝑬𝑳𝑳𝑬 𝑵𝑶𝑹𝑻𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑵 𝑾𝑨𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑾𝑶𝑴𝑬𝑵’𝑺 𝑫𝑨𝒀 𝑪𝑬𝑳𝑬𝑩𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺 🌸💙

A celebration of strength, resilience, excellence and the remarkable women who continue to make a difference at Lepelle Northern Water (LNW).

From inspiring messages and meaningful engagements to laughter, sisterhood and unforgettable moments, LNW’s Women’s Day celebration held in Polokwane was a beautiful reminder that when women rise, communities, organisations and society rise with them.

𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆’𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝑵𝑾, 𝒃𝒐𝒍𝒅, 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒑𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 👑💙👑💙

02/09/2026

COUNTDOWN TO THE LEPELLE NORTHERN WATER CHARITY GOLF DAY

Get ready to perfect your swing before the South African Water Utilities Heritage Games.

Join the Lepelle Northern Water Charity Golf Day and support a worthy cause while enjoying a great day on the course.

📅11 September 2026
📍 Euphoria Golf Estate

⛳ Play. Network. Give Back.

02/09/2026

Lepelle Northern Water proudly recognised the dedicated employees of the Phalaborwa Water Treatment Works for their outstanding commitment and resilience during the severe flooding experienced in January 2026.

Despite dangerous conditions caused by rising water levels, strong currents, and extreme weather, these employees remained steadfast in their duties, working tirelessly to restore operations and ensure the continued supply of water to communities.

The recognition ceremony was led by LNW Board Chairperson Dr Nndweleni Mphephu, Chief Executive Officer Dr Cornelius Ruiters and members of Executive Management, who expressed their gratitude for the employees’ courage, professionalism and unwavering commitment to service delivery.

At Lepelle Northern Water, we celebrate the men and women who go beyond the call of duty. Your dedication embodies our values of excellence, teamwork, and service to our communities.

02/09/2026