The City of Johannesburg is actively exploring partnerships with the private sector to meet the ever-increasing water demand of its residents, who currently consume approximately 1.6 billion liters per day. Persistent water shortages—driven by a combination of widespread leaks, aging infrastructure, and poor management—are posing a direct threat to livelihoods across South Africa’s economic hub. Colleen Makhubele spoke to Johann Lübbe - Head of the Water Partnerships Office, Leonard Jones Basson the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation, Dr Ferrial Adam – Executive Director of WaterCan, Cllr Dada Morero ANC Provincial Task Team leadership member and the ANC Mayoral Candidate for Johannesburg and Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng, EFF Mayoral Candidate for the City of Johannesburg.