/ 1 August 2025

Water mafias: It’s like working in a war zone, say municipal workers

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Modus operandi: The water thieves use intimidation, extortion and threats to force people to rely on private water tankers. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Criminal syndicates destroy and manipulate water infrastructure for profit, undermining the state’s efforts to ensure water for all

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