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'We're drinking mud' - Tshwane's water crisis leaves Bronkhorstspruit residents at risk

Residents of Bronkhorstspruit in Tshwane Municipality are being forced to consume discoloured, potentially unsafe water while still paying increased bills. Despite repeated complaints since 2011, officials have delayed solutions until 2026, leaving communities fearing cholera outbreaks similar to those in Hammanskraal.

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Thabo Makwakwa|Updated

'We're drinking mud' | Tshwane's water crisis leaves Bronkhorstspruit residents at risk

Residents of Bronkhorstspruit in Tshwane Municipality are being forced to consume discoloured, potentially unsafe water while still paying increased bills. Despite repeated complaints since 2011, officials have delayed solutions until 2026, leaving communities fearing cholera outbreaks similar to those in Hammanskraal.

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Thabo Makwakwa|Published