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Joburg Water constructing a water main burst in Sandown, August 2025.
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero says the city is working to fix its ageing water infrastructure, which has been blamed for ongoing water supply challenges.
The mayor says leaking pipes and reservoirs are among the major issues being addressed, with refurbishment projects already underway.
Morero says the city has committed to repairing nearly half of its reservoirs as they have now secured a budget.
WATCH | Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has pledged to address water challenges across the city. He received a memorandum from civil society groups today, who are demanding a better and more equitable water system. pic.twitter.com/1pV87tZ5Si
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Morero was speaking to reporters outside the Joburg Council Chambers in Braamfontein, where residents held a picket over the city’s water supply challenges.
“We did indicate that in Johannesburg, we’ve got a bigger issue in terms of water infrastructure, and this is a result of our leaking pipes. Some of our reservoirs that are leaking require refurbishment. In this financial year, we made a commitment to refurbish at least 24 of the 45 reservoirs, and we are currently busy with 19, as we’ve got sufficient budget to do those,” adds Morero.
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