Water
Dirty water, raw sewage and bad audits: see how your town is doing
Use our interactive map to see how your municipality scores on drinking water, sewage and its audit before you vote on 4 November
Text by Steve Kretzmann. Data by Daniel Steyn.
Analysis | 30 October 2026
Joburg residents protest as water supply is throttled
The city’s water systems are under severe strain
Text by Seth Thorne. Photos by Ihsaan Haffejee.
News | 31 October 2026
Seven years and R44-million later – Nigel’s water reservoir remains unfinished
“They expect us to vote in the coming elections, yet we do not have water” says Alra Park resident
News | 29 October 2026
Lesotho dam authority must pay M90-million in long-overdue compensation
Massive win for Lesotho communities affected by the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
Feature | 29 October 2026
Brandvlei prisoners face recurring water shortages
But the Department of Correctional Services says supply was interrupted for only two days after May floods
By Liezl Human
News | 28 October 2026
Judge tells parties in Lesotho water project dispute to settle out of court
The Seinoli Trust had asked the high court to compel the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority to release data on communities affected by the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
News | 27 October 2026
Taps dry as Eastern Cape town waits for water works upgrade
Upgrades to the Fort Beaufort water treatment works are months behind schedule
Feature | 27 October 2026
Some relief for Tshwane residents after city centre water declared safe
But Rand Water warns of “exceptionally high ” water usage straining the system
By Seth Thorne
Brief | 26 October 2026
Week without water brings Joburg residents onto the streets
Areas supplied by the Commando system are among the worst affected by the city’s water crisis
By Seth Thorne
News | 26 October 2026