ANC president says poor water treatment must not put lives at risk [SOUND]

# ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Water Crisis Committee will address the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis in Tshwane, where tap water has been declared unsafe to drink following an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness. Speaking during an ANC door-to-door campaign in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, Ramaphosa apologised for the illnesses, citing poor water treatment must not put lives at risk. He added the committee is working on solutions, with progress expected within days.