HARTBEESPOORT - South Africa is confronted by two major problems for the last 16 years we've had to endure persistent power cuts.

Lately as a naturally water scarce country the provision of safe and reliable drinking water is not a guarantee for many. 

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This potential crisis has formed part of President Cyril Ramaphosa's priority in the administration's reform agenda.

Professor Richard Meissner, a Political Scientist at Unisa spoke to eNCA.