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“This can change quickly and fines were levied against residents in 2016 under similar conditions. While all Joburgers shoulder responsibility for conserving water, residents shouldn’t be punished for the collapsing infrastructure in the city,” he said.Johannesburg Metro Police Department spokesperson Xolani Fihla said JMPD was responsible for enforcing water restrictions in the city.
“But the department has not received a formal written memorandum from Joburg Water regarding this implementation, so fines have not yet been issued,” he said. Fihla said JMPD was in the process of getting Joburg Water to send it so officers could begin enforcement. Olive Crest Estate manager Jason Botha said they haven’t had water for days and other estates in the area were also affected.ALSO READ: “We also have a borehole on the estate that has been supplying residents with water for their toilets,” he said.
“We were told that because of the load shedding there was not enough water being pumped by Rand Water into the reservoir.” Melville and surrounding areas have been without water for some time. Melville resident Michelle McDonald said they had no water and Westdene resident Susan Olswang said there was not a drop of water.
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