Water Crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa has released the National Water Action Plan on 23 July 2026, four months after the promised deadline. The plan is managed by a new committee called Watercom and targets infrastructure, corruption and revenue issues in the water sector.

23 июня 2026 Сообщено ИИ

Residents of the Thembelihle informal settlement near Johannesburg struggle to access water despite nearby tankers filling up daily for deliveries elsewhere.

Nelson Mandela Bay municipality is appointing additional plumbers to address a surge in water leak complaints, which rose from 4,000 in January to 6,770 in February. Dam levels supplying the area have dropped to 34.31%. Officials highlight a shortage of engineers as a key barrier to fixing the ageing infrastructure.

17 февраля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

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

Residents in Swartruggens, North West, are facing ongoing water shortages even as the local dam overflows due to infrastructure failures. Many are relocating because of the crisis, which hampers local businesses. The municipality attributes the issue to a broken pump and is working on repairs.

4 февраля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

A technical fault at the Palmiet pumping station has left Midrand and parts of Gauteng without water for six days, highlighting Johannesburg's ongoing water infrastructure challenges. While recovery efforts are underway, broader areas in the city continue to face prolonged outages. Officials promise resolutions, but residents demand better communication.