Despite the challenges and setbacks experienced and explained by the District and Local Municipality, members of the delegation were satisfied that all spheres of government were working well together in the projects they visited. The Members were impressed with the progress, commitment and dedication shown towards ensuring that the projects visited became sustainable, whereby ensuring the sustainability of those rural communities with food security. 5. Visit to the Haartbeespoort Dam 5.1. The delegation attended a meeting at the Harties Metsi-a Me communication centre, where Members met with the Executive Mayor of the Madibeng Local Municipality as well as with officials from the Department of Water Affairs (DWA) and Rand Water. The meeting covered presentations on the Water overview of the North West, the Harties Metsi-a Me programme and on the Haarbeespoort Dam Infrastructure. Thereafter, the delegation took a boat tour of the dam and visited projects listed under the Harties Metsi-a Me Programme.