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FILE: Cable theft is the suspected cause of widespread water cuts in Gauteng in September. Picture: EWN.

Jhb water crisis gauteng residents tired of missed deadlines

8 arrested for cable theft

By Thando Kubheka

The latest suspects were found in possession of 120 kilograms worth of copper valued at over R8,000.

  • FILE: The Mogale City Local Municipality has called on ward councillors to continue reporting isolated cases. Picture: Free Images.

    Water crisis: West Rand suburbs still without supply

    The Mogale City Local Municipality has called on ward councillors to continue reporting isolated cases.

    2786 days ago
  • Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance, Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements Jacob Mamabolo. Picture: Sapa.

    'Water crisis was a learning curve'

    Government has set up a special task team to deal with problems pertaining to water in Gauteng.

    2790 days ago
  • A water tanker arrives in Tsakane on Johannesburg's East Rand on 1 October, 2014. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Water crisis takes political turn

    Tempers flared as govt and opposition parties conducted site visits to affected areas.

    2790 days ago
  • ANC Deputy Secretary-General Jessie Duarte. Picture: EWN.

    Duarte: Water crisis concerning for ANC

    There's been speculation the crisis could cost the ANC votes in the 2016 local government elections.

    2791 days ago
  • FILE: Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and parts of Pretoria have been affected by water shortages. Picture: Free Images

    Minister defends Rand Water

    Despite being slammed by Gauteng residents, Nomvula Mokonyane has defended how the water issue was handled.

    2792 days ago
  • FILE: There have been several lengthy water interruptions in parts of Gauteng for the past three weeks. Picture: Free Images.

    'Govt handled water crisis well'

    Cooperative Governance MEC Jacob Mamabolo says govt has the capacity to deal with another technical glitch.

    2793 days ago
  • Minister of Water and Sanitation Nomvula Mokonyane. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    Mokonyane announces end to water crisis

    Residents in parts of JHB, Ekurhuleni, and Pretoria have battled with supply for much of this month.

    2793 days ago
  • FILE. The utility says it’s working closely with other entities to find solutions to the water issues in Gauteng. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Rand Water working 'flat out' to resolve water crisis

    The utility says it’s working closely with other entities to find solutions to the water issues in Gauteng.

    2793 days ago
  • Water. Picture: Sapa.

    Gauteng water crisis enters week 3

    While authorities are adamant the province is not facing a water crisis, parts of Gauteng still remain dry.

    2793 days ago
  • FILE. As water supply issues continue in Gauteng, residents are losing patience & feel they’ve been left to suffer. Picture: Sapa.

    Water crisis: Frustration among residents grows

    As water supply issues continue in Gauteng, residents are losing patience & feel they’ve been left to suffer.

    2794 days ago
  • FILE: DA Parliamentary leader Mmusi Maimane was speaking in the East Rand today where he held meetings with residents affected by Gauteng’s water crisis. Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Maimane: Water problems denting SA's investment credibility

    Maimane was speaking in the East Rand today where he held meetings with affected Gauteng residents.

    2795 days ago
  • FILE. The water utility says it could not have foreseen the water crisis in Gauteng, calling it a much needed lesson. Picture: Free Images.

    Rand Water: Water shortages a much needed lesson

    Rand Water says it could not have foreseen the water crisis in Gauteng, calling it a much needed lesson.

    2795 days ago
  • FILE. Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says Rand Water cannot ignore its own difficulties in Gauteng’s water crisis. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    'Gauteng needs a water master plan'

    Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says Rand Water cannot ignore its own difficulties in Gauteng’s water crisis.

    2795 days ago
  • FILE: Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says reservoirs are being filled and supply should resume shortly. Picture: Free Images

    Mokonyane: Water crisis plan in place

    This comes more than 10 days after large parts of Gauteng were hit by water cuts.

    2796 days ago
  • FILE: Residents from across Gauteng have lashed out at Rand Water following the cuts which started at the end of last week. Picture: Sapa.

    Water crisis: Minister demands better communication

    Minister Nomvula Mokonyane has set up a war room and hotline to help nip issues in the bud.

    2796 days ago
  • FILE: Rand Water will begin re-channeling its water supply from non-affected areas to those that are affected. Picture: Sapa.

    Water crisis: Water supply to be rationed

    Rand Water will begin rechannelling its water supply from non-affected areas to those that are affected.

    2796 days ago
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