In response to the growing challenges posed by bypassed electricity and water meters ... “The state of infrastructure in Johannesburg has also worsened, largely due to the ageing power network.

Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina stated that the water supply challenges experienced across Gauteng are a result of municipalities' failure to adequately maintain water infrastructure.

With a R27bn infrastructure upgrades backlog, Joburg Water takes financial reins back from city “Johannesburg Water should have sufficient revenue from the sale of water and sanitation services ...