Johannesburg south residents demand urgent action over ongoing water, electricity outages
Residents of Johannesburg south are demanding urgent accountability over the collapse of basic services in their area.
Communities such as South Hills, Tulisa Park, and Linmeyer have endured months of power and water outages, sparking what many describe as a human rights crisis.
In some parts, households have gone nearly 40 days without running water, with no water tankers provided. With the upcoming Rand Water infrastructure upgrades set to cause further outages, the city has yet to present a clear plan to supply enough water tankers or JoJo tanks.
'The situation in Johannesburg south is unacceptable, and residents deserve answers. We need a clear plan of action to address these service delivery issues – and we need it now,' said Sergio Isa Dos Santos, MPL.
Residents say the city's lack of urgency is evident in the stark difference between well-serviced areas hosting major events and the prolonged neglect of working-class suburbs.
They are calling for a public meeting with Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero to explain the ongoing service failures and outline specific steps being taken to resolve them.
Residents say they are tired of being left in the dark, and it's time for the city to act.
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Johannesburg south residents demand urgent action over ongoing water, electricity outages
Residents of Johannesburg south are demanding urgent accountability over the collapse of basic services in their area. Communities such as South Hills, Tulisa Park, and Linmeyer have endured months of power and water outages, sparking what many describe as a human rights crisis. In some parts, households have gone nearly 40 days without running water, with no water tankers provided. With the upcoming Rand Water infrastructure upgrades set to cause further outages, the city has yet to present a clear plan to supply enough water tankers or JoJo tanks. 'The situation in Johannesburg south is unacceptable, and residents deserve answers. We need a clear plan of action to address these service delivery issues – and we need it now,' said Sergio Isa Dos Santos, MPL. Residents say the city's lack of urgency is evident in the stark difference between well-serviced areas hosting major events and the prolonged neglect of working-class suburbs. They are calling for a public meeting with Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero to explain the ongoing service failures and outline specific steps being taken to resolve them. Residents say they are tired of being left in the dark, and it's time for the city to act. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
