The DA says the ongoing water crisis in Johannesburg has reached catastrophic proportions, putting millions of residents at risk.
Additionally, water consumption in Gauteng averages 279 litres per person per day, which is 60% higher than the world average.
DA Gauteng Johannesburg Regional Chairperson Wendy Alexander said the crisis residents face today is a direct result of years of negligence as critical infrastructure, including reservoirs, has not been built or maintained and outline repairs have been ignored or delayed indefinitely. DO YOU THINK FIRING THE JOHANNESBURG WATER BOARD WOULD HELP SOLVE THE ONGOING WATER WOES IN THE METRO?
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