/ 1 September 2022

Nelson Mandela Bay eases back Day Zero but still in crisis

Water Collection Photo Delwyn Verasamy
Stage two water restrictions were introduced in Joburg this week but these will only be effective if they are enforced as they were in Cape Town during their Day Zero period. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Technical steps have been taken reduce water wastage but political infighting in the metro hinders decision-making and implementation

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