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Urban drought: The persistent water shortages in Johannesburg, often making it necessary for residents to collect water from tankers for daily use. (Louw/Volksblad/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
DURBAN INFRASTRUCTURE

Smidgen of hope as eThekwini water losses decline — but they are still excessive

Despite slight improvements, supply remains strained and ratepayers continue to demand urgent action on infrastructure, billing and governance

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read
The borehole standpipe outside the Philangezwi daycare centre in Fakazi village, from which some of the residents get their water. (Tsoanelo Sefoloko)
BOREHOLE SOLUTIONS ETHEKWINI

eThekwini Ward 105 residents without running water for eight years

Residents say that since the area was shifted to the eThekwini municipality, water availability has worsened

  • Tsoanelo Sefoloko
3 min read
eThekwini metro mayor Cyril Xaba announced at the city’s 2024-25 summer season campaign on Wednesday that work on repairing wastewater treatment plants was nearing completion.
BEACH CLOSURES DURBAN

eThekwini ratepayers warn of impending potable water crisis

Residents and ratepayers have urged President Cyril Ramaphosa and national departments to intervene in the metro This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers.…

  • Lyse Comins
1 min read