Orange Senqu river commission seeks to raise awareness to tackle climate change
POTCHEFSTROOM - Deputy Minister of water and sanitation, Sello Seitlholo has led a delegation to the ORASECOM Climate Resilient Investment Conference in Lesotho.
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This comes amid a water crisis in various parts of the country largely due to failing infrastructure, pollution and increasing demand.
The conference aims to raise awareness and attract investment by promoting sustainable development and water security in the Orange-Senqu River Basin.
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