Frequent water cuts are a harsh reality for many poor communities in South Africa, like Klipfontein View in Midrand, where residents recently endured three months without running water. For families relying on water trucks, the supply is often unreliable and insufficient, forcing them to store water in bottles and bins.
Without water, basic hygiene becomes a challenge, increasing the risk of infections and water-related diseases such as diarrhoea and cholera. Infrastructure issues, mismanagement, and rising demand are some of the key drivers of the crisis. Watch to learn more.
