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Coronationville

Mayfair West tragedy — Joburg mother and child die in fire amid water shortages

South Africa

Mayfair West tragedy — Joburg mother and child die in fire amid water shortages

By Julia Evans

Joburg proposes 13.9% water tariff hike, sparking backlash and concern

South Africa

Joburg proposes 13.9% water tariff hike, sparking backlash and concern

By Julia Evans

WhatsApp’s water warriors take mayor’s place while dry Johannesburg swelters

South Africa

WhatsApp’s water warriors take mayor’s place while dry Johannesburg swelters

By Ferial Haffajee

Joburg's water crisis sees decades of neglect fuelling infrastructure failures and community struggles

Our Burning Planet

Joburg's water crisis sees decades of neglect fuelling infrastructure failures and community struggles

By Laura Grant and Gemma Ritchie

‘Humanitarian crisis’ — Residents protest at water cuts as Joburg Water says it’s ‘stepped up our game’

South Africa

‘Humanitarian crisis’ — Residents protest at water cuts as Joburg Water says it’s ‘stepped up our game’

By Julia Evans

Coronationville residents take to the streets, fed up by persistent Johannesburg water outages

Our Burning Planet

Coronationville residents take to the streets, fed up by persistent Johannesburg water outages

By Julia Evans

Daily water cuts spark outrage: Johannesburg residents demand urgent action amid infrastructure collapse

South Africa

Daily water cuts spark outrage: Johannesburg residents demand urgent action amid infrastructure collapse

By Ferial Haffajee

Gauteng water restrictions — what’s the plan and where do we go from here?

South Africa

Gauteng water restrictions — what’s the plan and where do we go from here?

By Julia Evans

Frustrated residents of Joburg’s Coronationville battle ongoing water outages

South Africa

Frustrated residents of Joburg’s Coronationville battle ongoing water outages

By Julia Evans