Semester 2 2025 ENG1504 Assignment 1
MINUTES OF A MEETING
he meeting of the Soshanguve township was underway into agenda item 2.2 which
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dealt with possible ways to get adequate supply of water in the township. The item
started when Ms Tancred, the chairperson, requested Mr Muzila, the deputy
chairperson, to provide the heartbreaking matter that occurred in the community.Mr
Muzila reported that despite previous meetings with the Municipal Manager and the
Ward Councillor, promises to construct two reservoirs and connect a main pipeline
from Naledi Dam had not materialised.
embers expressed frustration with the lack of progress. Suggestions included
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holding protests, but this was opposed due to doubts about effectiveness. Ms.
Snyman proposed launching a self-funded initiative, named my Water project, to
provide water . While some concerns were raised about possible
Misuse of funds, comrade Sfiso supported the idea and outlined a plan: determine
the number of boreholes, obtain quotations from drilling companies, and decide on
the most cost effective option, with households contributing funds.
It was agreed that one borehole would be drilled per section of the township (four in
total), each connected to two 5,000- litre water tanks. A community member in each
section will be employed to manage and maintain the water supply.
steering committee for the myWater project was formed as follows:
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• Chairperson: Ms Hlabangane
• Treasurer: Boyza
• Secretary: Mama Dikeledi
• Additional Member: Mr Smangaliso
he roles were outlined: the Chairperson to report progress to the Civic
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Organisation; the Treasurer to open a fundraising bank account; and the Secretary to
request donations from local businesses. After receiving drilling quotations, the
community will reconvene to determine household contributions.
The Chairperson closed the discussion, thanking members for their participation.
MINUTES OF A MEETING
he meeting of the Soshanguve township was underway into agenda item 2.2 which
T
dealt with possible ways to get adequate supply of water in the township. The item
started when Ms Tancred, the chairperson, requested Mr Muzila, the deputy
chairperson, to provide the heartbreaking matter that occurred in the community.Mr
Muzila reported that despite previous meetings with the Municipal Manager and the
Ward Councillor, promises to construct two reservoirs and connect a main pipeline
from Naledi Dam had not materialised.
embers expressed frustration with the lack of progress. Suggestions included
M
holding protests, but this was opposed due to doubts about effectiveness. Ms.
Snyman proposed launching a self-funded initiative, named my Water project, to
provide water . While some concerns were raised about possible
Misuse of funds, comrade Sfiso supported the idea and outlined a plan: determine
the number of boreholes, obtain quotations from drilling companies, and decide on
the most cost effective option, with households contributing funds.
It was agreed that one borehole would be drilled per section of the township (four in
total), each connected to two 5,000- litre water tanks. A community member in each
section will be employed to manage and maintain the water supply.
steering committee for the myWater project was formed as follows:
A
• Chairperson: Ms Hlabangane
• Treasurer: Boyza
• Secretary: Mama Dikeledi
• Additional Member: Mr Smangaliso
he roles were outlined: the Chairperson to report progress to the Civic
T
Organisation; the Treasurer to open a fundraising bank account; and the Secretary to
request donations from local businesses. After receiving drilling quotations, the
community will reconvene to determine household contributions.
The Chairperson closed the discussion, thanking members for their participation.
