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On 23 September 2025, the O.R. Tambo District Municipality (ORTDM) hosted a Municipal Managers’ Forum at the ORTDM Council Chambers to tighten coordination across local municipalities. The session focused on district-wide service delivery, strengthening workstreams to track outcomes, and urgent responses to water shortages and vandalism of water schemes.
What Happened
Senior administrators from across the district gathered to align programmes and timelines. The forum reviewed how workstreams will measure results, prioritised interventions for water supply, and discussed security measures to protect critical water infrastructure from vandalism.
Official Response
ORTDM officials said the forum is a step toward a more integrated district approach: aligning projects, clarifying roles, and accelerating problem-solving. Administrators committed to firmer monitoring of service delivery outcomes and to coordinated planning with water services authorities and law-enforcement on infrastructure protection.
Community Impact
Improved coordination is expected to speed up leak repairs, tanker scheduling, and plant maintenance, while curbing vandalism should reduce supply interruptions. Consistent tracking of outcomes aims to give communities clearer timelines and more reliable basic services.
FAQ
What was the purpose of the forum?
To coordinate district-level work for better service delivery and set measurable outcomes for workstreams.
Which issues were prioritised?
Water challenges across the district and vandalism of water schemes.
What changes should residents expect?
Tighter monitoring, faster response to water interruptions, and stronger protection of infrastructure.
