Minister Reviews Progress at Lesotho Highlands Water Project
On 13 December 2025 the Minister of Water and Sanitation led a bilateral oversight visit to review progress on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. The visit forms part of ongoing cooperation between South Africa and Lesotho to ensure the project remains on track and continues to meet long term water security goals.
Strengthening Regional Water Security
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project is a critical source of water supply for large parts of South Africa while also supporting economic development in Lesotho. During the visit officials assessed construction progress environmental compliance and implementation timelines with a focus on ensuring quality delivery and shared benefits for both countries.
Commitment to Sustainable Infrastructure
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparent oversight and sustainable infrastructure development. The Minister emphasised that regular monitoring is essential to protect public investment support regional cooperation and secure reliable water resources for future generations as climate and demand pressures continue to grow.
Strengthening Regional Water Security
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project is a critical source of water supply for large parts of South Africa while also supporting economic development in Lesotho. During the visit officials assessed construction progress environmental compliance and implementation timelines with a focus on ensuring quality delivery and shared benefits for both countries.
Commitment to Sustainable Infrastructure
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transparent oversight and sustainable infrastructure development. The Minister emphasised that regular monitoring is essential to protect public investment support regional cooperation and secure reliable water resources for future generations as climate and demand pressures continue to grow.
