‘Bathing is a luxury’: Living without water for weeks on end

Coronationville resident Mary-Ann Jacobs has had no water for the past 15 days. She describes the impact it is having on her

16 October 2022 - 00:00 By Mary-Ann Jacobs

Over the years, we have had to contend with squatters, lengthy blackouts and crime in our neighbourhood. But not having access to water is the worst  for me...

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