South Africans living through water cuts blame corruption and neglect, not just broken pipes – study

Bizcommunity4 November 2026 at 07:00

Going without piped water for weeks or even months has become a reality for many South Africans. The residents of Madibeng, meaning “place of water” in Setswana, in the country’s North West province, are no exception.
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