Allegations over water tanker delivered at Premier’s home a misunderstanding: LMRCA

The La Mercy Ratepayers and Civic Association (LMRCA) and KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala have agreed that last week’s allegations against the Premier regarding a water tanker at his private residence were the result of a misunderstanding.

Last week, Zikalala came under fire following reports that a water tanker allegedly delivered its entire load of water to his home in La Mercy.  A video of a water tanker parked outside Zikalala’s north coast home went viral on social media at the weekend.

In the video, a man can be heard saying the water was being delivered to Zikalala’s home while they were unable to get a tanker to provide water for other residents.

“We have had a meeting with the premier where we tendered an apology on behalf of LMRC in terms of the miscommunication.  The premier accepted the apologies,  the premier also conveyed his apologies in terms of the misunderstanding as well. We’ve now got a joint working relationship with the office of the premier to assist in helping the storm-ravaged areas of the northern area,” says Chairperson of the La Mercy Ratepayers and Civic Association, Ravi Ramsundar.

Provincial government spokesperson Lennox Mabaso says the Premier is committed to working with the community and all in society to overcome the current tragedies.

“The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Sihle Zikalala has welcomed the statement from the La Mercy civic organisation, the premier considers the matter closed.  The premier is committed to work with  the community and all in society to ensure that we are able to overcome the current tragedies and that the focus is firmly on the process of assisting those who are affected by the disaster and also to make sure that we are able to rehabilitate all the infrastructure that was damaged.”

La Mercy Ratepayers and Civic Association statement on the matter: 

The La Mercy Ratepayers and Civic Association (LMRCA) and key role players in the community are pleased to announce that they have met with the Premier @sziks , as one of their residents in the area. The LMRCA, discussed the incident involving a water tanker. pic.twitter.com/DlAlxZcecV

— KZN Provincial Gov (@kzngov) April 22, 2022