Residents of Phumlamqashi in Johannesburg South have issued an ultimatum to the Gauteng premier, demanding a water restoration plan within seven days. The community has been without running water since a major crackdown on illegal connections last November. Frustrated residents presented a memorandum to the premier's representative, outlining strict deadlines for a response and the installation of communal taps.
JOHANNESBURG - Residents of Phumlamqashi in Joburg South have given the Gauteng premier seven days to present a water restoration plan for their area.
Despite repeated reconnections by residents, a massive crackdown last November left the community without running water.Frustrated residents handed their memorandum to a representative from the premier’s office.
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