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Rand Water urges residents to use water sparingly as it works to restore supply
Taps have been left dry and water has been restricted in many areas because the Snowden substation in Sedibeng tripped during a veld fire on Sunday.
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Eskom: No damage to Snowden substation after veld fire
Rand Water has warned Gauteng residents that water will be severely restricted on Monday due to a power outage at the substation, which tripped during a veld fire on Sunday.
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There'll be little to no water at all in Gauteng & Rustenburg on Monday
Rand Water's Zuikerbosch water treatment works has been impacted by a power supply interruption from Eskom's Snowden high voltage sub-station.
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Water crisis hits parts of Palm Ridge in Ekurhuleni
Palm Ridge residents living in RDP houses in Ekurhuleni have shared their frustration with Eyewitness News, describing how potable water is running down the streets from broken pipes at a time when many have no access to water in their homes.
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Taps often run dry in parts of Gauteng amid water restrictions
Water shortages have been felt across many communities and have become a persistent issue in Gauteng despite seemingly healthy damn levels.
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As Joburg battles with restrictions, Palm Ridge leaks are wasting clean water
Residents say they are tired of asking government to help fix the major water leaks, while officials say the community is to blame for vandalising the pipes.
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Angry South Hills residents vow to return to Rand Water if supply not restored
On Wednesday, angry residents gathered at Rand Water’s offices in Glenvista, demanding answers.
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Some in Joburg South welcome spring without water
Residents of South Hill, Linmayer, Riasana and Tulisa Park protested outside Rand Water’s head offices in Glenvista, on 1 September 2021. Residents there were frustrated as they faced their seventh day without running water. Many public services in the community, including schools and clinics, had to be halted as a result. #CityOfJoburg #RandWater #WaterShedding
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After seven straight days of no water, some Joburg residents march on Rand Water
Communities in Linmeyer, Risana, Tulisa Park, The Hill and surrounding areas in the south of Johannesburg have been without water for the past seven days.
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Desperate residents to march on Rand Water to demand water supply turned back on
Some communities in Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Joburg were without water for extended periods, getting little to no help from their respective municipalities and Rand Water.
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South Hills residents threaten to protest over water cuts
The communities in Linmeyer, Risana, Tulisa Park, the hill and surrounding areas have seen their water cut for the past six days.
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GotG: Govt protocol slowing down service delivery to needy communities
The humanitarian organisation has stepped into the leadership vacuum to help the Helen Joseph and Rahima Moosa Mother and Child facilities cope with limited supplies of water.
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SAHRC: Helen Joseph Hospital doesn't meet cleanliness standards at the moment
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) visited the hospital on Wednesday to determine the extent of the problem, with patients and communities bearing the brunt of the water crisis.
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Helen Joseph Hospital management calls for lasting solutions to water crisis
Officials from the hospital have met with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Rand Water and Joburg Water Management to assess the impact of the continuous water disruptions to clinical services.
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Some Joburg residents left frustrated over unplanned power and water outages
Some residents of Johannesburg have been left frustrated after having to grapple with not having power and water supply.
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Rand Water: Supply to high-lying areas will take some time
The power failure, which occurred over the weekend, resulted in reservoirs running low affecting several municipalities in Gauteng.
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Samwu vows to continue to fight against Rand Water over bonus payments
The strike by Samwu that was set to take place on Thursday was cancelled after Rand Water obtained a Labour Court order to prevent the union from protesting.
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Samwu cancels strike Rand Water after employer gets court order halting protest
Samwu and Rand Water have been at loggerheads regarding performance incentive bonuses.
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Samwu threatens another strike, says Rand Water is negotiating in bad faith
Samwu and Rand Water officials have been in and out of meetings in an effort to find middle ground but it appears this has not succeeded.
