Authors : Palesa Applegreen and Luvhengo Usapfa
Abstract: This study examines the factors affecting water governance and water access by households in Mahikeng, particularly focusing on two study areas, Rooigrond and Dihatshwane villages. A well-structured questionnaire was utilised to collect data from 70 households. Multiple regression analysis was utilised to determine the significance of the factors which affect water governance and utilisation. The study identifies the main water sources that supply water to Mahikeng. It further identified the types of water sources used to access the water supplied. Findings show that distance and transport used to reach the water source are statistically significant with water access. Furthermore, the findings also outline the challenges that led to poor water governance in Mahikeng.
Palesa Applegreen and Luvhengo Usapfa, 2020. Water Governance and Accessibilty Among Households in Mahikeng: A Case Study of Rooigrond and Dihatshwane Villages. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 15: 1827-1834.