Parliament gives Morero 14 days to fix crisis

JOBURG WATER WOES

- THABO MAKWAKWA [e-mail]

THE City of Joburg Mayor Dada Morero and Joburg Water have been given 14 days to present concrete solutions to alleviate ongoing water supply disruptions that have left many residents without water for prolonged periods.

In a meeting convened by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation yesterday, the escalating water crisis in Johannesburg took centre stage, with a stark warning delivered to key water suppliers.

The meeting brought together a cross-section of stakeholders, including representatives from Joburg Water, Rand Water, the Department of Water and Sanitation, and the City of Joburg’s executive leadership.

The forum painted a sobering picture of deep-rooted infrastructure failures, financial mismanagement, and operational inefficiencies, all contributing to a system teetering on the brink.

Joburg Water, responsible for municipal water management, revealed ongoing challenges related to high levels of non-revenue water — water lost due to leaks, illegal connections, and system inefficiencies.