Asivikelane Western Cape #14 The municipalities of Knysna and Stellenbosch are slow to repair broken services in informal settlements. This results in the overuse of functional facilities, and some women express concerns about the safety and accessibility of alternative water and sanitation services.

We are excited to publish results from the first round of the revamped Asivikelane Western Cape pilot. This initiative will deepen the engagement between informal settlement residents and government in the Stellenbosch and Knysna municipalities specifically.

The 2 releases highlight the needs identified by residents themselves. Residents ask for a functional fault reporting system, in Knysna, and regular maintenance and repairs in Stellenbosch. This will inform the agenda of upcoming engagements with these municipalities.