On service delivery, the CHDM reported that there are water backlogs in different areas that are mostly rural. The CHDM further reported that an estimates amount of R4.2 billion is needed to in order to address water backlog. With regard to sanitation, the CHDM added that an estimate of R680 million is needed in order to address sanitation backlog. The CHDM commented that, with the only source of funding being MIG and RBIG, the 2014 target cannot be achieved. The CHDM further reported that there is water crisis in Lukhanji Local Municipality, the latest report indicated that there is water until October 2010 if there is no inflow.