23 November 2007

"The IFP is deeply concerned about the reported inefficiencies, irregularities and financial mismanagement within Uthukela Water, a utility company which was established with the IFP's approval by several northern KwaZulu Natal Municipalities to consolidate and facilitate the efficient and cost-effective delivery of water to consumers within their jurisdiction", Rev. Musa Zondi, the National Spokesperson and Secretary-General of the IFP said today.

Rev. Zondi said that the IFP is deeply concerned about the continued inability of Uthukela Water to speedily resolve its management and internal capacity problems. This is leaving consumers high and dry and inconveniencing commercial entities such as farmers and businesses.

"We call upon IFP-run Municipalities to exercise their shareholder rights by ensuring that the Directors and Management of Uthukela Water attend to the reported problems as speedily as possible," Rev. Zondi added.