Joburg Mayor Dada Morero promises turnaround strategy amidst water crisis

South Africa: Joburg Residents Celebrate As Water Finally Returns

Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says water is finally flowing again in Westbury and Coronation after years of dry taps and protests. The city is fixing old pipes, cutting illegal connections and using smart systems to stop leaks and keep water running for residents.

Joburg Mayor Dada Morero promises turnaround strategy amidst water crisis

Joburg residents celebrate as water finally returns

By Palesa Matlala Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero says water is finally flowing again in Westbury and Coronation after years of dry taps and protests. The city is fixing old pipes, cutting illegal connections and using smart systems to stop leaks and keep water running for residents. Residents in parts of Johannesburg are finally seeing water flow from their taps again after years of shortages, frustration and protests. At a media briefing at T…

Joburg bleeds water as leaks go unchecked

Joburg bleeds water as leaks go unchecked Estelle.Bronkhorst Tue, 10/28/2025 - 12:55 JOHANNESBURG - Johannesburg is losing millions of litres of water each day, in a city that simply cannot afford to waste water.To make matters worse, some leaks have been flowing for years.At a Randburg church, a pipe has been leaking for five years, with no sign of repair despite repeated calls.  The leak has turned the property into a hazard and a symbol of t…