# WaterCAN activist Ferrial Adam says water tankers should remain a short-term solution as large parts of Gauteng face water scarcity, failing infrastructure, and inflated tanker costs. Speaking to SABC News, Adam criticised mismanagement, citing millions spent with little improvement. She warned of water mafia and urged municipalities to be held accountable. She emphasised that civil society must prevent long-term dependence on tankers ahead of the 2026 local government election:
WaterCAN calls for short-term use of water tankers amid water shortages [SOUND]
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