This is a series of articles on the supply of water to Johannesburg, particularly the long-term viability of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
Joburg protesters block roads, demanding water
Water supply in Coronationville, Claremont, and Westbury has been erratic for two years, they say
Brief | 27 November 2024
Chaos as Joburg Water tries to remove illegal connections
Residents of Phumla Mqashi informal settlement chase away technicians
Brief | 12 November 2024
Walking Joburg’s biggest baddest river: a very old church and a mermaid
Klip River Day 3: Eldorado Park to the Lido Hotel
Feature | 8 November 2024
Walking Joburg’s biggest baddest river: boerboels and cable thieves
Day 2 on the Klip River: Riverlea to Soweto
Feature | 7 November 2024
Walking Joburg’s biggest, baddest river: gold dust and gunk
Day 1 on the Klip River: Selby to Riverlea
Feature | 6 November 2024
Follow the water: tracing Lesotho’s uncertain water supply to Johannesburg
The long-term viability of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project faces various threats
Text by Sean Christie. Photos by David Southwood.
Feature | 11 October 2024
Joburg’s water woes are self-inflicted
The temporary shutdown of the supply from Lesotho is not the problem
Text by Sean Christie. Photos by David Southwood.
News | 8 October 2024