Cholera has claimed the lives of at least 47 people across the country, with over 35 deaths recorded in Gauteng, particularly in the Hammanskraal area…
A bucket of water from a tanker in Hammanskraal.
The Health Department is sounding a warning to residents in affected areas to be vigilant of the water and liquids they consume.However, communities who’ve been battling to access clean water for weeks, say the situation has become dire. Another resident says, “It is a painful situation, and has made our life so difficult. We have to constantly look for a safe place to get water its not right.”On Saturday, the Free State Health Department said the Water and Sanitation Department and municipalities are the only authenticated authorities to speak about water quality.
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