Residents in most parts of Gauteng suffered a double whammy over the weekend owing to ongoing power and water crises.
Residents were forced to purchase water, while others resorted to going to neighbouring areas with buckets, bottle containers, and fire hydrants.
According to the Constitution, water is a basic resource that should be available to every citizen.
Places in Ekurhuleni most severely impacted were Palmridge, Thokoza, Eden Park, Katlehong, and Alberton. In the Vaal area, Everton was the worst affected – residents said hey have not had water for almost three weeks.
Other areas under Rand Water include Airfield 1 and 2, Brakfontein, Brakpan 1, 2, and 3, Bronberg, Germiston, Klipriviersberg 1 and 2, Klipfontein 1 and 2, and Vlakfontein 1 and 2.
In Joburg, South Hills, Diepsloot, Fourways, Midrand,…