/ 31 July 2023

Political meddling and corruption behind eThekwini water woes

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Political interference, corruption, skills shortages, supply chain inefficiencies and red tape are among the causes of the eThekwini municipality’s water and sanitation woes that have led to a breakdown of the water treatment infrastructure. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
A lack of necessary skills has also contributed to the metro's water and sanitation crisis

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