Joburg water crisis worsens amid go-slow at Johannesburg Water

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Johannesburg residents face worsening water shortages as Johannesburg Water staff stage a go-slow, leaving bursts unrepaired, sewage uncleared, and tankers undelivered. The Democratic Alliance warns that the manmade drought could deepen unless city executives step in. Areas from Midrand to Melville and Crown Gardens to South Hills have endured prolonged outages, while leadership remains silent. Phemelo speaks to DA Johannesburg Caucus Leader Belinda Echeozonjoku on the urgent need for action.
9 Feb 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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