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Johannesburg Water

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

Joburg’s failing water infrastructure a result of poor prioritisation, not lack of funds

Op-eds

Joburg’s failing water infrastructure a result of poor prioritisation, not lack of funds

By Tracy Ledger and Jugal Mahabir

Joburg Water’s turnaround strategy: Can it secure the R3bn needed to address the crisis?

South Africa

Joburg Water’s turnaround strategy: Can it secure the R3bn needed to address the crisis?

By Julia Evans

Thinking of drilling a borehole in Joburg? Here’s what you need to know

South Africa

Thinking of drilling a borehole in Joburg? Here’s what you need to know

By Julia Evans

Joburg mayor addresses the City’s response to water outages amid allegations of political sabotage

South Africa

Joburg mayor addresses the City’s response to water outages amid allegations of political sabotage

By Julia Evans

Power failures exacerbate Joburg’s prolonged water shortages, fuelling public outrage

Our Burning Planet

Power failures exacerbate Joburg’s prolonged water shortages, fuelling public outrage

By Julia Evans

Water everywhere but not a drop to drink — how unchecked leaks exacerbate Johannesburg’s water crisis

Our Burning Planet

Water everywhere but not a drop to drink — how unchecked leaks exacerbate Johannesburg’s water crisis

By Julia Evans

Outa urges City of Johannesburg to triple water budget amid escalating crisis

Maverick News

Outa urges City of Johannesburg to triple water budget amid escalating crisis

By Julia Evans

Joburg Water targets informal settlements in crackdown on illegal connections

South Africa

Joburg Water targets informal settlements in crackdown on illegal connections

By Julia Evans

Gauteng’s water crisis: a collective blame game that demands urgent solutions from all stakeholders

Op-eds

Gauteng’s water crisis: a collective blame game that demands urgent solutions from all stakeholders

By Richard Holden

Essential pump station upgrades: what Johannesburg residents must know about upcoming water cuts

South Africa

Essential pump station upgrades: what Johannesburg residents must know about upcoming water cuts

By Julia Evans

With a R27bn infrastructure upgrades backlog, Joburg Water takes financial reins back from city

South Africa

With a R27bn infrastructure upgrades backlog, Joburg Water takes financial reins back from city

By Julia Evans