Johannesburg Faces Infrastructure and Water Supply Challenges

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Johannesburg is facing a critical failure of its infrastructure, characterized by severe water supply strain, low pressure, and prolonged outages as of November 2026. The city's water management system, which serves a population of approximately 6.5 million, has reportedly suffered from decades of lack of maintenance and recurring theft of municipal…

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