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Villiersdorp is facing a severe water crisis as both of its boreholes became non-operational, prompting the Villiersdorp Chamber of Commerce and Ratepayers Association to initiate a donation drive for a borehole pump. This crisis began six months ago and has led to a 30% reduction in water quotas for farmers.

The municipality's efforts to drill a new borehole have stalled due to procurement delays. The ratepayers association has invested over R30,000 in repairs but found their equipment beyond salvation. The local tourism association plans to match donations up to R5,000. The community aims to secure funding through an online platform to address critical infrastructure gaps.