# The DA in Gauteng says premier Panyaza Lesufi has made a shocking statement by blaming residents for the ongoing water crisis in the province. The DA’s Nico de Jager says during the 2025 State of the Province Address, he claimed that the water shortage in Gauteng is due to residents exceeding their daily water allocations. He says Lesufi’s view not only demonstrates a profound failure to understand the real issue but a leader cowardly running away from responsibility:
DA Gauteng says Lesufi shifts blame to residents instead of fixing deteriorating infrastructure [SOUND]
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