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A Rand Water team carries out planned maintenance at the Bergbron water utility in Johannesburg. (Supplied)

CAPE TOWN WATER SHORTAGES

Urban water crisis deepens as poor infrastructure, shortages and unpaid bills take a toll

Maintaining infrastructure, fixing leaks and better information sharing are the first crucial steps to fixing the mess

Sheree Bega
Lyse Comins
Ozayr Patel