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Gauteng has been hit hard by a water crisis.

Its understood residents are protesting over the ongoing violence caused by illegal mining in the area - which saw five people shot and killed on Sunday.

Protest action has erupted in Riverlea a day after the bodies of suspected illegal foreign miners were discovered in the area.

Protest action has erupted in Riverlea a day after the bodies of suspected illegal foreign miners were discovered in the area.

Newly born babies swapped at Ndola Teaching Hospital

‘The rich combination of weak governance and climate change will extract a high price’. This warning comes from climate experts as Joburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni impose water restrictions while battling to keep the taps from running dry.

Population growth in Johannesburg over the past five years from 4 million to 6.5 million without increased capacity of the infrastructure means the city is now playing catch up. 



Johannesburg Water and the city’s new mayor addressed the media on Thursday about the water crisis that has hit the city.

High water demand during the heatwave and reduced supply is affecting Johannesburg Water reservoirs and towers, the utility says, as it appeals to residents to reduce usage.

Johannesburg Water says its network is severely strained due to high demand and has asked residents to reduce their consumption.