[WATCH] ‘We can’t leave you dry, you must have boreholes' – Water Minister Majodina

Water is now gushing from the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWT) tunnel into South Africa after being out of operation for seven months. Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina officially launched the reopening of the tunnel in the Free State on Sunday, 25 May 2025.

• Department and Water and Sanitation
• Pemmy Majodina

The Water and Sanitation Department says it is confident the Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel can remain operational for another 25 years, following the successful completion of planned maintenance. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/Eyewitness News