Johannesburg grapples with water crisis

A report highlights the ongoing water challenges in Johannesburg, focusing on infrastructure issues and related concerns.

The article titled 'Tapped Out,' published on February 17, 2026, in the Maverick Citizen category, addresses the Joburg water crisis. It covers topics such as the water mafia, deteriorating water infrastructure, and the role of Joburg Water. Keywords emphasize these elements, pointing to systemic problems in the city's water supply. No specific details on recent events or quotes are provided in the available excerpts, but the piece underscores persistent challenges faced by residents.

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Residents in Johannesburg continue to face water shortages weeks after the commissioning of the Brixton Reservoir and Water Tower. A senior parliamentarian has highlighted governance and budget issues behind the recurring disruptions.

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Joburg Water has deployed roving and stationary tankers across affected areas in greater Johannesburg as Rand Water carries out infrastructure maintenance that began on Friday.

Johannesburg officials opened the new Brixton reservoir and tower this week, a year behind schedule. The project improves water pressure in the Commando system but leaves 43 other reservoirs still leaking across the city.

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eThekwini municipality in Durban and Mangaung in Bloemfontein have the highest rates of water loss in South Africa, with over 40% of purified tap water going to waste annually. Data from the Department of Water and Sanitation shows eThekwini loses 40.4% to physical leaks, the largest volume nationwide. Mangaung's rate stands at 41.2%.

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