This is a series of articles on the supply of water to Johannesburg, particularly the long-term viability of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
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Picket for water budget increase during Joburg council meeting

Activists gather outside the City Council in Braamfontein to picket about water challenges affecting millions of residents

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Brief | 27 February 2025

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Lenasia residents march for water

Phumla Mqashi informal settlement residents want taps to be installed at each household

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Brief | 17 January 2025

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Johannesburg has a water leaks problem. Here’s what’s being done about it

Study found more leaked municipal water in the Jukskei River than naturally occurring water

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Feature | 13 December 2024

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Angry residents confront Johannesburg Water officials

People from Westbury, Westdene, Claremont, and Hursthill want a permanent solution to their water woes

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News | 10 December 2024

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Hundreds march in Joburg demanding water

Residents of Phumla Mqashi informal settlement say they’re not getting enough water from trucks

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Brief | 2 December 2024

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Joburg protesters block roads, demanding water

Water supply in Coronationville, Claremont, and Westbury has been erratic for two years, they say

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Brief | 27 November 2024

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Chaos as Joburg Water tries to remove illegal connections

Residents of Phumla Mqashi informal settlement chase away technicians

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Brief | 12 November 2024

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Walking Joburg’s biggest baddest river: a very old church and a mermaid

Klip River Day 3: Eldorado Park to the Lido Hotel

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Feature | 8 November 2024

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Walking Joburg’s biggest baddest river: boerboels and cable thieves

Day 2 on the Klip River: Riverlea to Soweto

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Feature | 7 November 2024

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Walking Joburg’s biggest, baddest river: gold dust and gunk

Day 1 on the Klip River: Selby to Riverlea

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Feature | 6 November 2024

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Follow the water: tracing Lesotho’s uncertain water supply to Johannesburg

The long-term viability of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project faces various threats

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Feature | 11 October 2024

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Joburg’s water woes are self-inflicted

The temporary shutdown of the supply from Lesotho is not the problem

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News | 8 October 2024