IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHNATHAN ERASMUS, COMMUNICATION MANAGER AT WATERCAN
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The City of Johannesburg is facing legal action over its controversial 65.6% water tariff increase, with community organisations arguing that the increase is unaffordable and was introduced without adequate public consultation.
The City has defended the increase, arguing that additional revenue is necessary to maintain and repair ageing water infrastructure amid growing pressure on the municipal water system.
However, questions remain about how the City arrived at the 65.6% figure, whether residents were adequately consulted and how the additional revenue will translate into improved water services.
To unpack this we are joined by Jonathan Erasmus the Communications Manager at WaterCAN, a civil society organisation advocating for water justice, improved water governance and access to safe, reliable water services.
The City has defended the increase, arguing that additional revenue is necessary to maintain and repair ageing water infrastructure amid growing pressure on the municipal water system.
However, questions remain about how the City arrived at the 65.6% figure, whether residents were adequately consulted and how the additional revenue will translate into improved water services.
To unpack this we are joined by Jonathan Erasmus the Communications Manager at WaterCAN, a civil society organisation advocating for water justice, improved water governance and access to safe, reliable water services.
