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TAP DANCE: Minister approves emergency measures to curb Joburg’s water crisis
dailymaverick.co.za
Thursday, February 19, 2026

Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina has approved emergency measures to curb Gauteng’s water crisis, including increasing water allocations to Rand Water. But nearly half of Gauteng’s water is lost to leaks, and the DA has accused Rand Water of misleading the public.
Minister of Water and Sanitation Pemmy Majodina has approved emergency measures to curb Gauteng’s water crisis, including increasing water allocations to Rand Water. But nearly half of Gauteng’s water is lost to leaks, and the DA has accused Rand Water of misleading the public.
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