EFF demands Nasiphi Moya’s resignation, accuses Tshwane Mayor of ignoring unsafe water warnings
Chlorine dosing at the plant stopped on September 23, yet water continued flowing for another 21 days without disinfection.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has demanded the resignation of Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya, accusing her of knowing about unsafe water conditions in the city and failing to take necessary action following the Bronkhorstspruit water contamination incident that left 595 people ill, including 262 children aged four and younger.
The party's demand stems from revelations presented to Parliament on October 23, 2026, by the Department of Water and Sanitation, which stated that Tshwane had received a non-compliance notice in February over the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works. The EFF claims that the mayor's executive was aware of the dangers but did not take effective action.
Moya has acknowledged that the city failed its statutory duty to warn residents about the unsafe tap water. The party is calling for Moya's immediate arrest, the suspension of the city manager, medical care and compensation for affected families, and an independent forensic investigation into chlorine procurement and treatment-plant maintenance.
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