IN CONVERSATION WITH CLLR KHOMO MASHALA
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ActionSA vehemently rejects the explanation submitted by the City of
Johannesburg pertaining water crisis in the City particularly in Midrand.
Even if one were to set Midrand aside, it is evident that the City of
Johannesburg has, time and again, demonstrated a complete lack of political
will to decisively address the broader water crisis facing residents across the
city.
This reluctance persists largely because meaningful intervention would disrupt
the lucrative business of water tanker operators who continue to milk the city
at the expense of residents.
ActionSA has further noted a growing trend where mere emergency repairs end
up destabilizing the lives of Johannesburg residents, while water tanker owners
get richer.
The Midrand water crisis is not an isolated incident. Communities in Soweto,
Lenasia South, South Hills, and several other parts of Johannesburg have been
experiencing persistent water supply challenges, which the City has failed to
address effectively and decisively.
ActionSA cannot stress enough the challenges that lack of water entails, schools
are compelled to release learners early, industrials are affected whilst the basic
human rights are compromised.
ActionSA demands that the City of Johannesburg envision a future free from
water tanker mafias, a city with the internal capacity to address water issues.
ActionSA strongly believes the City must redirect funds from water tankers to
drilling boreholes within its jurisdiction, where guidelines permit, particularly in
non-dolomite areas.
09:15
We demand Johannesburg Water restore dignity to our residents by investing
in infrastructure. It's unacceptable to continue as usual while our community
suffers; there must be consequence management.
ActionSA will escalate this issue through formal council processes at the next
sitting to ensure our residents' voices are heard.
ActionSA is ready to provide leadership rooted in competence, accountability,
and community control.
Johannesburg pertaining water crisis in the City particularly in Midrand.
Even if one were to set Midrand aside, it is evident that the City of
Johannesburg has, time and again, demonstrated a complete lack of political
will to decisively address the broader water crisis facing residents across the
city.
This reluctance persists largely because meaningful intervention would disrupt
the lucrative business of water tanker operators who continue to milk the city
at the expense of residents.
ActionSA has further noted a growing trend where mere emergency repairs end
up destabilizing the lives of Johannesburg residents, while water tanker owners
get richer.
The Midrand water crisis is not an isolated incident. Communities in Soweto,
Lenasia South, South Hills, and several other parts of Johannesburg have been
experiencing persistent water supply challenges, which the City has failed to
address effectively and decisively.
ActionSA cannot stress enough the challenges that lack of water entails, schools
are compelled to release learners early, industrials are affected whilst the basic
human rights are compromised.
ActionSA demands that the City of Johannesburg envision a future free from
water tanker mafias, a city with the internal capacity to address water issues.
ActionSA strongly believes the City must redirect funds from water tankers to
drilling boreholes within its jurisdiction, where guidelines permit, particularly in
non-dolomite areas.
09:15
We demand Johannesburg Water restore dignity to our residents by investing
in infrastructure. It's unacceptable to continue as usual while our community
suffers; there must be consequence management.
ActionSA will escalate this issue through formal council processes at the next
sitting to ensure our residents' voices are heard.
ActionSA is ready to provide leadership rooted in competence, accountability,
and community control.
