President Cyril Ramaphosa has described the opening of the Senqu Bridge as a powerful sign of the enduring partnership between South Africa (SA) and Lesotho.
Ramaphosa made the remarks during the official launch of the bridge in Mokhotlong, alongside Letsie III and Samuel Matekane. The project forms part of Phase Two of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, widely regarded as one of the continent’s most significant cross-border water initiatives.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ramaphosa said the broader water project reflects the scale and importance of co-operation between the two nations. He noted that it remains the largest investment SA has made beyond its borders.
“The Lesotho Highlands Water Project is one of the most ambitious and successful transboundary water projects in the world,” he said. “SA is a water-scarce country, and the waters of Lesotho’s highlands are vital to our development. We remain deeply grateful to the Basotho nation for making these resources available.”
The Senqu Bridge is expected to improve connectivity in the mountainous region while supporting ongoing infrastructure linked to the water project, which supplies water to SA’s industrial heartland.
–ChannelAfrica–
