The arrival of the experts follows a bilateral agreement between South Africa and Cuba in 2014 on cooperation in the fields of water resources management and water supply.

In October 2014, Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete went to Cuba on behalf of Minister Mokonyane to ratify the agreement and to appoint the water experts.

The specialists have been contracted to work in South Africa for two years, with the possibility of extending their stay by another year.

The recruited Cuban specialists include civil, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical engineers, and irrigation and drainage specialists.

Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/cuban-water-experts-arrive-sa