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Johannesburg Water said on Thursday that its systems had been affected by “various network challenges”, primarily because of the high demand exceeding available capacity. (Photo: Delwyn Verasamy)
GAUTENG HIGH COURT CLOSURE

Johannesburg high court shut due to severe water shortage

Bulk water supplier Rand Water warned that its systems were ‘dropping fast’ because of extremely high consumption

  • Sheree Bega
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A boy pushes another boy in a trolley with empty water bottles in the neighbourhood of Coronationville in Johannesburg on December 17, 2024. (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT/AFP via Getty Images)
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Johannesburg braces for more water woes

Consumption in the country’s economic hub remains far above the acceptable daily usage limit

  • Aarti Bhana
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