Hammanskraal’s Water Woes: Two Months and Counting

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No water. No answers. That’s the frustrating reality for residents in parts of Hammanskraal like Temba, Oukasi, Rockville, and Lebonen who’ve been without running water for over two months. Community members say they've been left in the dark, with no word from city officials. As tempers flare and families struggle, Phemelo dives into the crisis with resident and advocate Moafrika waMaila, Executive Director at WaterCAN Ferrial Adam, and Commissioner at the Human Rights Commissione, Henk Boshoff.
28 Jul 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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