The DA had called for urgent upgrades after Gauteng water outages reveal major infrastructure weaknesses, impacting millions across Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni.
Residents in Gauteng experience dry taps as the DA pushes for urgent action on water infrastructure issues. File Picture: Henk Kruger / Independent NewspapersThe Democratic Alliance has expressed alarm over the ongoing water outages in Gauteng , affecting millions of residents in Johannesburg , Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni .
Stephen Moore, DA deputy spokesperson on Water and Sanitation, emphasised the severity of the issue, saying: “The fact that a pump station operating at only 80% capacity for less than a day can lead to such widespread outages signals a grave problem.The current water shortage highlights the greaterThe DA has called for urgent steps to upgrade and maintain water infrastructure, urging Rand Water and Gauteng municipalities to prioritise transparency and resilience.
Without immediate action, the region's water system will remain unable to meet the growing demands of its population, putting both the economy and public health at risk.
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