Water
Hundreds protest in Madibeng over water and electricity
The ward councillor took refuge in a house and refused to come out, fearing for his life.
By Chris Gilili
Brief | 25 July 2023
End to Makhanda’s water woes delayed yet again
Amatola Water says it expects the water interruptions in Makhanda to end by 30 August
News | 21 July 2023
Soweto informal settlement abandoned by government
After 33 years, just five working toilets and four working taps for hundreds of households in Nomzamo Park
By Chris Gilili
News | 21 July 2023
One tap for 1,000 families. And it’s been dry for seven years
Eastern Cape villagers say they have given up asking their councillors for help
News | 20 July 2023
Taps run dry in Madibeng village once again
Hundreds of Itireleng village residents depend on one communal tank for water
By Chris Gilili
Brief | 7 July 2023
Nelson Mandela Bay residents protest high water bills
Water Crisis Committee leader says the municipal billing system is flawed
Brief | 29 June 2023
Makana suspends official over “irregular” water pump payment
This comes as Makhanda battles crippling water crisis
News | 29 June 2023
Taps not tankers say land occupiers in Cape Town
“We are wary of using water from the tankers because of what happened in Hammanskraal”
By Vincent Lali
Brief | 23 June 2023
Scientists sound alarm on failing water systems
All four towns that have recorded cholera deaths this year have failing drinking water supply and failing sewage treatment plants
News | 22 June 2023