For many South Africans, turning on the tap has become an exercise in hope rather than routine. Across parts of Gauteng, especially in Johannesburg, water cuts...
When taps run dry in Gauteng, frustration spreads quickly. From high-rise apartments in Sandton to family homes in Soweto, the inconvenience feels the same. That reality...
Johannesburg battles ageing infrastructure amid rapid growth Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero acknowledged that the city’s expansion has outpaced its water and sanitation infrastructure. Areas like Midrand...
‘Water is Life and Ours Is Being Stolen’: Mashatile Lays Bare Deep Rot Behind South Africa’s Water Crisis For many South Africans, running water has become...
Morero’s Water Rescue Plan: Johannesburg Cracks Down on Leaks, Illegal Use, and Inefficiency Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says the city is finally confronting its water crisis...
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...