The source of the cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal remains unknown despite over a hundred water samples retrieved from various water sources across Tshwane. | ZintleMahlati
Brink said any reports of illegally operating water tankers would be dealt with. The authorised water tankers are only permitted to source water from four designated fire hydrants and no other unauthorised source. At the weekend, it emerged that some water tank operators were illegally overpricing the water supply.
"The water we provide through tankers is free; the City of Tshwane and contractors are not allowed to charge for water. There should be no selling of water without a permit. We do not have evidence of tankers being abused," Brinks said. Good Morning, SA
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