The Democratic Alliance in Johannesburg has raised concerns about the water crisis affecting South Africa's heavily populated economic hub, warning that the city could soon face water scarcity-related pandemics. Nicole van Dyk, the Democratic Alliance's ward councillor, residents of Ward 99, which includes over 20 suburbs like Randburg and surrounding areas, have been without water for the past nine days. Van Dyk also pointed out that bathing with water from tanks poses health risks.
Johannesburg's water problems also stem from a recent power outage at the Eikenhof Pumping Station, which has severely impacted its ability to deliver water to many areas. According to , residents of several Johannesburg areas, including Soweto, Randburg, and high-lying suburbs, have been without water for days due to the power outage at the Eikenhof Pumping Station. The outage, coupled with the scorching heatwave in Gauteng province, has left many without water for an extended period.
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