Joburg Water drowns in leaks, illegal connections and debt

The agency says it is owed almost R30bn by customers, which affects its ability to maintain ageing infrastructure

10 March 2024 - 00:00 By Penwell Dlamini and Phathu Luvhengo

Johannesburg Water says it is owed almost R30bn by customers and that it has lost R1.7bn to leaks this financial year...

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