NOT A DROP: ‘This thing is killing us’ — Bronkhorstspruit bears the cost of Tshwane’s water failures

Outlet: Daily Maverick · Jamie Ho · Published 25/10/2026 19:38 UTC

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Warnings about a failing treatment plant went unheeded before more than 400 people fell ill following a chlorine shortage. Now, Bronkhorstspruit residents say they are struggling to find safe water as sewage spills onto their streets.

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NOT A DROP: ‘This thing is killing us’ — ~~residents bear~~ Bronkhorstspruit bears the cost of Tshwane’s water failures

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Source: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-25-this-thing-is-killing-us-residents-bear-the-cost-of-tshwanes-water-failures/
Published: 25/10/2026 19:38 UTC
Captured: 25/10/2026 19:38 UTC
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