WaterCan attributes Joburg's water woes to 'greed and corruption'

Advocacy group WaterCan said there appears to be a lack of political will to tackle Johannesburg’s long-running water crisis.

Large parts of the city’s economic hub have faced dry taps, with officials blaming extremely high-water consumption.

The latest update from Joburg Water indicates that some areas are experiencing minor improvements, but the commando, Diepsloot, and Soweto systems continue to be under severe strain.

WaterCan director Dr Ferrial Adam warns that the city urgently needs skilled personnel who can effectively manage the water challenges.

“Of course, their incompetence, greed and corruption caused all of this. It’s nice for them to talk about the water mafia now, but it’s all because of the inequality they caused. We have a water mafia now, and they have allowed it to get to where it is now. So yes, they must all take responsibility for that.”

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