During the discussion it was explained that the Sisonke DM was located within the Umzimkhulu and Mzintlava River systems that are not well regulated, but with enough run-off-river yields in the Mzintlava River system to supply Kokstad. More water will eventually be required from the Mzimkulu River system and other rivers and streams to meet the future water requirements of the Sisonke DM. However, the cost of pumping raw untreated water from the river system will most likely be high due to the landscape and terrain of the area.