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SUPPLY CRISIS: Foul water scares hit Joburg suburbs — councillors blame ‘cowboy’ contractors

Anna Cox · Daily Maverick
Published 23 Oct 2026, 8:35 am·just now·1 min read
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Joburg’s eastern suburbs have faced repeated water cuts this year as contractors fixing sewerage infrastructure allegedly damage drinking-water pipes, risking contamination.

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