Video: Joburg’s water crisis, explained

We unpack why taps are dry

By Seth Thorne and Ihsaan Haffejee

14 September 2026

Fresh drinking water pouring down the streets.

R2.8-billion worth of water lost in one year.

Money meant for replacing pipes, disappearing from bank accounts.

New infrastructure projects on hold.

It’s bad. It’s real bad.

Credits:
Written and presented by Seth Thorne
Filmed and edited by Ihsaan Haffejee