South Africa’s democracy turns 30 this year, but a new report from the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) paints a sobering picture of how far...
Ageing pipes may be cracking under pressure, but on-the-ground crews are showing that despair isn’t the only option. Not long ago, a friend swore off watching...
Most Joburgers now keep a bucket by the bath – just in case. Water outages have shifted from occasional hiccups to an uncomfortable new normal across...
Over the past week, there was a collective sigh of relief when Rand Water announced it had completed its major maintenance project ahead of schedule. The...
A large Rand Water pipeline burst, causing the flow to vital healthcare facilities to be disrupted, resulting in severe water shortages at several clinics and hospitals...
Water shortages in Johannesburg are costing residents far more than just their monthly utility bills. As taps run dry across the city, households are forced to...
The City of Johannesburg’s ongoing leadership crisis is being blamed for a growing collapse in basic services and major delays in infrastructure projects. This comes after...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has been forced to release water from the Vaal Dam, which reached a staggering 107% capacity, while the Bloemhof...
Johannesburg, South Africa’s largest city and economic powerhouse, is in deep crisis. The roads are deteriorating, electricity supply is failing, and water shortages are becoming the...
Johannesburg Water has announced that its systems are slowly recovering as some areas in the city continue to experience little to no water supply. The utility...