Over the past year, Gauteng has witnessed a disturbing increase in water challenges, according to WaterCAN
fter six weeks without water, residents of Jan Hofmeyer, Vrededorp and Vredepark near Brixton in Johannesburg, took to the streets to protest on Monday.and now we are six weeks without water … Johannesburg Water can’t tell us what the real problem is. Other streets, at least, have had some water, but us in Vredepark, we haven’t got any water at all. Not a drop.
These losses are not just numbers, they represent “a dire reality of irresponsible behaviour that South Africa can no longer afford,” the civic network said. At a time when every drop of water matters, “we cannot allow negligence, poor excuses and grandstanding to be in the way of responsible water management”, Adam said, describing how the country’s water leaks are not only an environmental crisis but also a “testament to the lack of accountability that has gone unaddressed for far too long”.
“The reality is that this crisis will not be solved in the near future, and it is becoming our new norm. It is imperative that every citizen recognises their role in conserving water, especially until projects like Lesotho Highlands 2 are completed, which might extend beyond 2028,” Adam said.Angry resident’s in Vrededorp/Fietas and Brixton block a busy intersection to protest not having water.
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