The residents in some areas in the metro experienced the shortage for almost two weeks because of Rand Water infrastructure damages.
JOHANNESBURG - Residents in Johannesburg who experienced water shortages for nearly two weeks said they were being deprived of a basic human right.
On Sunday, some Robertsham residents held a silent protest during a media briefing by Johannesburg Mayor Thapelo Amad on the measures the city put in place to address the water crisis.READ: Ekurhuleni to hold Rand Water accountable for water supply interruptions They sat in silence, filling up the entire venue as they hoped the mayor and his colleagues would address their plight.
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