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BOTSHELO WATER

Highlighting a tumultuous year for Botshelo Water with key events, management changes, and operational insights. The narrative covers financial irregularities, leadership transitions, and operational projects till June 2006. The organization operated with a skeletal management team following challenges with senior staff. A focus is given on the transition to new leadership and the strategic involvement in various water management forums. Key developments are outlined post-July 2006, including leadership changes, the end of the board's tenure, and new appointments awaiting confirmation. The operational landscape reveals the extensive scope of services provided by Botshelo Water, from sewage and sanitation to bulk water projects and infrastructure initiatives, showcasing a comprehensive "source to tap" approach.

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BOTSHELO WATER

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  1. BOTSHELO WATER Financial Year 1 July 05 – 30 June 06 “Year of turmoil”

  2. As at 1 July 2005: • Gobodo forensic audit was a dark cloud hanging over management • Mr Letimela, the CEO was on permanent study leave • Mrs Sebekedi, the Chairperson of the Board, was also the Acting CEO • Two Senior Managers were on Suspension: • Manager Admin & Finance • Manager Operations

  3. On 1 September 2005: • Mr Naraghi – Manager Technical services replaced Mrs Sebekedi as the Acting CEO On 24 October 2005 • The Board terminated the services of Mr Letimela, the CEO, due to financial irregularities

  4. On 28 November 2005: • Mr Naraghi – the Acting CEO was suspended due to his unilateral re-appointment of the Tswasa Manager at a remuneration package not agreed to by the Board. • Mr Janse v Rensburg the Senior Projects Manager, was appointed the Acting CEO

  5. On 31 December 2005 Voluntary severance packages were offered to three senior Managers: • Mr. Ackon:Manager Admin & Finance • Mr Naraghi: Manager Technical Services • Mr Makhele: Manager Human Recources

  6. On 20 January 2006 • Mrs Sebekedi, Chairperson of the Board, resigned on grounds of poor health. • Mr Ntefang assumed duties as acting Chairperson of the Board.

  7. On 1 March 2006: • Mr Ntefang was appointed as the Chairperson of the Board On 24 April 2006 • Mr Jan vd Merwe, a consultant, was appointed as Acting Financial Manager

  8. On 27 May 2006: Botshelo Water received the sad news – the passing of Mr Letimela, the former CEO As at 30 June 2006 Botshelo Water operated with a skeleton Management Team

  9. Key Developments after 1 July 2006 • Mr Janse v Rensburg accepted a voluntary severance package and left BW on 31 Oct 2006 • Mr Placid Fernandez was appointed CEO with effect from 1 December 2006 • The tenure of Board of Botshelo Water ended on 31 December 2006 • New members for the Board still to be appointed

  10. Botshelo Water COVERS 42% OF THE PROVINCE Magalies BW Rand Sedibeng

  11. Total: 1,096,000 25% 75%

  12. Botshelo Wateris aone stop services- delivery WSPFrom “Source to Tap” and “Loo to River” SEWAGE, SANITATION RAW WATER ASSET MANAGEMENT BULK WATER PROJECTS BILLING COLLECTION WATER LOSS MANAGEMENT COST RECOVERY RURAL RETAIL

  13. BW’s STRATEGIC INVOLVEMENTS: • Cocodile Marico West Catchment Management Agency: • Served as Deputy Chair of Molopo Water Management Forum • North West Water Services Forum • Served as a member of the forum which supports the PGDS to develop strategies for water services delivery. • Provincial Growth and Development Strategy • Served as a member of the Infrastructure and Construction Working Group.

  14. Operations: The Year started with BW operating in 4 WSA’s and one International Scheme Tshwane Metro Municipality • Klipgat STW • Temba STW Moses Kotane LM • Madikwe Area Bophirima DM • Kagisano LM • Molopo LM

  15. Operations: Modiri Molema DM • Mafikeng LM • Ramotshere Moiloa LM • Ditsobotla LM • Ratlou LM Tswasa Water Scheme – Raw water supply to Gaborone Botswana and Derdepoort Irrigation Farmers • Molatedi Dam

  16. INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Dinokana pipeline & new reservoir to augment water supply to Welbedacht – R 8,2 million Drought relief work in Pella, Madikwe, Siga, Mmatau and Lethlakeng – R 8,1 million Refurbish two filters at Modimola WTW – R 0,9 million

  17. Operations Bulk water Supplies: Operated and Maintained 8 Water Treatment Works: • Mmabatho (Modimola) • Mafikeng (Rooigrond) • Motswedi (Sehujwane Dam) • Kopfontein (Botswana Border) • Molatedi (Molatedi Dam) • Derdepoort (Mooiplaas) • Pella (Pella Dam)* • Madikwe (Madikwe Dam)* * Handed over to MKLM w.e.f. 1 Jul 06

  18. Operations Bulk water Supplies: Supply of water without formal treatment: • Itsoseng (Ditsobotla LM) • Dinokana/Lehurutshe (Ramotshere Moiloa LM)

  19. Retail water supplies: • Ganyesa (Bophirima DM/Kagisano LM) • Bray, Tosca & Pomfret (Molopo LM) • Lehurutshe (Ramotshere Moiloa LM/Modiri Molema DM) • Madikwe (Moses Kotane LM)* * Handed over to MKLM w.e.f. 1 Jul 06

  20. TSWASA INTERNATIONAL SCHEME BW operated the Tswasa Scheme. During the period under review, we supplied: 5,708,350 Mm3 to Derdepoort Irrigation Farmers 4,559,744 Mm3 to Gaborone, Botswana 254,434 Mm3 to Madikwe Game Reserve & other minor consumers No water releases were made to Derdepoort farmers during Nov 2005 to May 2006 due to restrictions

  21. Operations: Sanitation Services Operated and Maintained the following Sewage Purification Plants: • Klipgat* • Temba* • Mogwase** Klipgat WWTW * Handed over to Tshwane Metro w.e.f. 1 Oct 05 ** Handed over to MKLM w.e.f. 1 July 06

  22. Operations: Sanitation Services Operated and Maintained the following 5 Sewage Purification Plants on behalf of other Government bodies: • Thusong Hospital • Gelukspan Hospital • Bophelong Hospital • Mafikeng Airport • Motswedi

  23. TRAINING: 81 Employees (63 Males / 18 Females) received training for developing skills – R 456,494 was spent

  24. Communication: BW participates on a monthly program through Radio Motsweding, to interact with the Community on water related issues

  25. Operations Rural Water Supplies Coupled with rural schemes 2340 boreholes were operated / maintained so as to provide potable water to rural communities * Some of the windmills supply both domestic and livestock.

  26. Quality of drinking water supplied Total volume of water supplied from Treatment Plants: 13.9 Mm3 Number of tests carried out: 1596 Number of failures 39 Of the failures: 30 related to insufficient Chlorine levels* 9 related to Microbial parameter failures* * Action was taken to disinfect the water

  27. Quality of drinking water supplied BOREHOLES IN THE RURAL AREAS Number of tests carried out in suspected locations: 120 Number of failures 66 Of the failures: 31 had bacterial failure* 23 related to Nitrates 12 related to Fluorides * Regular monitoring of water quality is required.

  28. ASSET MANAGEMENT: • BW does not own any Water Services Infrastructure assets • BW has established a Preventative Maintenance System through the aid of computer software (PRAGMA SYSTEM). • This computerized system helps to effectively plan, monitor, control and report on the assets operated by us.

  29. During the year operations shrunk: The Projects Division had to surrender implementation of new water supply projects to WSA’s On 1 October 2005: Tshwane MM took over the operation and maintenance of Klipgat and Temba STW’s Arrangements were finalised for Moses Kotane LM to take over operations in Madikwe area with effect from 1 July 2006 This 23% shrinking of activities had an increasing effect on the water tariff in the remaining areas as fewer cost centres shared in the Head Office Overhead costs.

  30. Challenges facing BW as at 30 June 06 • Collection of outstanding debts: • Total owed to BW: R128 mill • Amount owed by BW to DWAF R 43,4 mill • Outcome of Sect 78 process for Bophirima DM and Ngaka Modiri Molema DM (former Central DM) which is ongoing will have a great impact on the future role of BW in the Water Industry.

  31. BW received a qualified audit report for the year for the following reasons: • A Loss of R36,3 M was incurred during the year and liabilities exceeded assets by R29,8 M. The ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on the financial support of DWAF • IAS16 (AC123) & IAS36 (AC128) not followed, Auditors could not confirm the valuation of Property, plant and equipment. • a Property in BW’s books with a value of R180,618 is registered under Mafikeng Local Municipaliy

  32. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: • DWAF positive acceptance of the five year (2006 – 2011) business plan • Service provider agreements with WSA’s: • between Bophirima DM and BW signed on 31 Oct 05 • between Central DM and BW under discussion • Memorandum of understanding between Midvaal Water Company and BW for the possible utilisation of potable water from the Stilfontein Midvaal Plant to serve CDM areas and even Botswana – signed on 10 February 2006

  33. Other Achievements • BW received the PMR Diamond Arrow Award in December 2006 in respect of it’s performance during the 2005/06 financial year.

  34. Our Dream: To become the recognised global model for the efficient and effective supply of quality water and sanitation services, whilst recognising the right of all to access basic water services.

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