This is a series of articles on the supply of water to Johannesburg, particularly the long-term viability of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
Johannesburg: Where water runs in the streets, but not in the taps
Nearly half the city’s water is lost to leaks
By Seth Thorne
News | 2 March 2026
Despite President’s promise, Joburg protesters say they still have no water
Meanwhile Johannesburg Water struggles to supply Mellville, especially higher areas
Photo Essay | 21 February 2026
“Smell me! I haven’t had water for 24 days” protester tells Joburg mayor
Frustrated residents carried empty containers in the streets to protest ongoing water crisis
Brief | 11 February 2026
Melville enters third week without water
Volunteers work shifts to provide 50 litres of water per person per day
Brief | 9 February 2026
Midrand residents protest six-day water outage
Large parts of Johannesburg have been without water
Brief | 3 February 2026
Claremont could be Johannesburg Water’s big blind spot
Suburb is among several expecting a very dry Christmas
News | 19 December 2025
After years of sewage flooding their land, Joburg residents start rates revolt
Collapsing sewer line in Carlswald Valley has soaked properties with sewage for 20 years
News | 17 December 2025
The real cost of Johannesburg’s water
Families living alongside the huge Thukela-Vaal Transfer Scheme get no water
By Sean Christie and Tladi Moloi
News | 5 November 2025
In photos: Joburg protesters call for end to water crisis
Millions of people in the city face daily water interruptions, dry taps, and inadequate sanitation, say picketers
Photo Essay | 3 November 2025