Johannesburg's Water Security Strategy criticised for lack of urgency, innovation

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Johannesburg's Water Security Strategy criticised for lack of urgency, innovation

on Tuesday was met with both praise and criticism, highlighting the city's ongoing challenges in addressing the water crisis.

Anja du Plessis, an associate professor and water management expert at Unisa, expressed concerns after reviewing the strategy document. The city said that this classification will streamline the understanding of issues and facilitate targeted remedial actions. Du Plessis highlighted the recurring water shortages in recent years, attributing them to a lack of planning and management.

 

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