/ 6 October 2023

The water crisis in Gauteng’s three metros looks set to deepen

Water Crisis1 (1)
Drop: Joburg Water cannot ensure residents have a regular supply. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
Causes are a growing population, ageing infrastructure, poor governance and leaks

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