Water Shortages Johannesburg
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Gauteng water crisis: Lesufi apologises for hotel comments that drew widespread criticism
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi issued a late-night apology after remarks about bathing at a hotel during water outages sparked public backlash, as large parts of Johannesburg…
Joburg residents unite to demand action over city’s water emergency
Residents, civil society groups and business leaders call for immediate action to fix the city’s collapsing water system
Thinking of a borehole? Here’s what you must do
If you’re considering drilling a borehole because of insufficient water supply, the first step is to determine whether you can secure a sustainable source
Drill, baby, drill: Joburg residents sinking illegal boreholes
The water crisis is driving a proliferation of boreholes and water tanks that can deplete the aquifer, cause contamination or acid mine drainage – or hit the Gautrain tunnel