Water Crisis in Johannesburg and Soweto
Johannesburg and Soweto face water crisis due to electricity problems and heat wave, impacting millions of residents. The failure in water supply is linked to broader collapses in infrastructure and governance in South Africa.
Key Points
- Electricity problems and heat wave causing water shortages in Johannesburg and Soweto
- 10 million people affected in the greater Johannesburg metropolitan area
- Issues attributed to poor management by state-run power company, Eskom
- Wealthier residents resorting to boreholes while poor residents face water scarcity