Bucket system
Minister looks into revolutionary toilet-flushing solution
Nomvula Mokonyane's department looks at ways to eliminate the use of drinking water to flush toilets.
Stats SA has released a report which shows close to 53,000 households are now using the system in EC.
Stats SA found the number of people using the bucket system increased by more than 14,000.
The commission found the city's sanitation plans would violate the dignity of informal settlers.
The use of the bucket system in the mother city is expected to be eradicated by next year.
Many South Africans are still forced to use the bucket system, according to SAHRC.
The ANC Youth League has threatened to march to the Western Cape Legislature on Monday.
Some Sweet Home Farm residents have called on officials to improve service delivery in the area.