EDITORIAL | Wanted: an intelligent and manageable plan to turn the water crisis around

The department of water and sanitation needs to take a leaf out of the department of electricity's book

12 November 2024 - 21:24 By TIMESLIVE PREMIUM EDITORIAL

The announcement by water and sanitation minister Pemmy Majodina that water supply will be reduced in the City of Johannesburg from Thursday to dodge potential long-term water-shedding raises questions about the water budget and commitment to fixing and addressing maintenance problems...

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