Rise Mzansi proposes a national water master plan to tackle municipal water crisis [SOUND]

# Rise Mzansi has outlined proposals to address the nationwide water crisis, citing ageing infrastructure, poor maintenance, water losses and municipal mismanagement. The party proposes a national water master plan, faster repairs to burst pipes, modern leak-detection technology and improvements to ageing water and sewer systems, with priority given to historically neglected communities. Rise Mzansi’s Mabine Seabe says urgent action is needed to restore reliable water services and improve accountability in municipalities: