Water woes leave Joburg complex dry amid disputes of bribes and account shortfalls

The COJ says its records show that the customer has entered into an acknowledgment of debt with the city

22 April 2024 - 21:33

For the past six days, residents of Melrose Gardens complex have been without running water as they allege the contractor assigned to reconnect their water attempted to solicit a R2,500 bribe...

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