Lesedi Mayor pledges support for Ratanda victims' families as IPID probes shootings

Following the violent protests over a lack of potable water in Ratanda, the provincial government has confirmed that water had been finally restored, after a payment agreement was reached with Rand Water to settle the municipality's R27 million rand debt.

Lesedi Local Municipality Mayor Mluleki Nkosi says they regret what has transpired and will provide support to the families, including bereavement assistance.

SABC News reporter Patricia Visagie reports from Ratanda, south of Heidelberg in Gauteng.

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