This is a series of articles on the supply of water to Johannesburg, particularly the long-term viability of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
How two very different South Africans are solving their water problems
“I have learned in my life to take responsibility for the needs of my family. If you wait for help, you can wait too long.”
By Sean Christie and Tladi Moloi
Feature | 27 October 2025
Picket for water budget increase during Joburg council meeting
Activists gather outside the City Council in Braamfontein to picket about water challenges affecting millions of residents
Brief | 27 February 2025
Lenasia residents march for water
Phumla Mqashi informal settlement residents want taps to be installed at each household
Brief | 17 January 2025
Johannesburg has a water leaks problem. Here’s what’s being done about it
Study found more leaked municipal water in the Jukskei River than naturally occurring water
Feature | 13 December 2024
Angry residents confront Johannesburg Water officials
People from Westbury, Westdene, Claremont, and Hursthill want a permanent solution to their water woes
News | 10 December 2024
Hundreds march in Joburg demanding water
Residents of Phumla Mqashi informal settlement say they’re not getting enough water from trucks
Brief | 2 December 2024
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