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Water, water everywhere (in Joburg) but not a drop to drink Overflowing dams haven’t been enough to save the metro from water throttling. The reason? Parlous infrastructure management… by Shirley de Villiers April 25, 2025 News·Opinion
Joburg’s leadership drought leaves taps dry Watersplaining. Back-slapping. And stating the obvious. That’s much of the media release coming out of Sunday’s meeting about Joburg’s “water challenges”. Or, as it’s… by Shirley de Villiers November 13, 2024 News·Opinion
Joburg heads for ‘Day Zero’ You’d be forgiven for thinking Joburg Water is staffed by three gents in a jalopy. The absence of the utility’s presence on the streets… by Shirley de Villiers October 9, 2024 News·Opinion
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