'R64 million budgeted for Cuban engineers coming to help with infrastructure' 21 April 2021 2:55 PM cuban engineers Water and Sanitation department says the 24 engineers will be utilised in smaller municipalities. The Department of Water and Sanitation will bring in 24 Cuban engineers to assist with the countries infrastructure issues. Speaking to Azania Mosaka, Director of media liaison at the Department of Water and Sanitation Sputnick Ratau says the country's partnership with Cuba dates back to 2001. He adds that through the year, Cuban engineers have been coming into the country to share their expertise. In this financial year, we have budgeted an amount of R64 million and that will be covering everything from their accommodation up to their stipends that they will be receiving every month.