2026 Municipal Polls | Water shortages put government service delivery under scrutiny

For years, residents of Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, have struggled with unreliable municipal water supplies.

Ageing infrastructure, prolonged interruptions and a reliance on water tankers have left many households frustrated and demanding a permanent solution from government.

Despite years of promises and interventions, some residents say their taps remain dry, forcing them to depend on tankers and boreholes for their daily needs.

For more on the water crisis in Hammanskraal and the impact on affected communities, we cross live to SABC News anchor Ayanda Nyathi in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria.

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