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South Africa's Water Crisis: 56% Lost to Leaks

South Africa's Water Crisis: 56% Lost to Leaks

Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · The Daily News Now!

April 1, 20261m 5s

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South Africas water crisis escalates as 56% of treated water is lost due to leaks and busted pipes, with municipalities failing to maintain infrastructure. Emergency water tankers, initially temporary solutions, have become a crutch for failing systems. Parliaments oversight committee warns of public health risks, including cholera and dysentery, and calls for increased investment and accountability to prevent further deterioration.

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