by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - A major water shutdown is affecting parts of Johannesburg, after Rand Water confirmed a 54-hour interruption that began yesterday afternoon. Officials warn that a full recovery could take up to seven days. Areas including Roodepoort, Fleurhof, Doornkop, Meadowlands and Braamfischerville remain without water and residents are urged to continue storing water and using it sparingly. With shutdowns like this becoming more frequent, questions are being raised about communication, accountability, and how communities can better respond to ongoing water disruptions. Communications Manager at WaterCAN, an organization helping citizens track and share reliable water data, Jonathan Erasmus joins Newsbreak to get you the latest...

 

by Newsbreak Producer, Hoosen Ebrahim - A major water shutdown is affecting parts of Johannesburg, after Rand Water confirmed a 54-hour interruption that began yesterday afternoon. Officials warn that a full recovery could take up to seven days. Areas including Roodepoort, Fleurhof, Doornkop, Meadowlands and Braamfischerville remain without water and residents are urged to continue storing water and using it sparingly. With shutdowns like this becoming more frequent, questions are being raised about communication, accountability, and how communities can better respond to ongoing water disruptions. Communications Manager at WaterCAN, an organization helping citizens track and share reliable water data, Jonathan Erasmus joins Newsbreak to get you the latest...
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