Joburg Water concerned about ongoing theft and vandalism of water infrastructure [SOUND]

# Johannesburg Water says it is facing significant challenges due to the ongoing theft and vandalism of vital water infrastructure, which is severely hampering the delivery of essential services to communities. Critical assets like pipes, pumps, and manholes are frequently targeted, disrupting and hindering reliable water supply and sanitation services for residents and businesses. Johannesburg Water’s spokesperson, Nombuso Shabalala, says these acts of vandalism not only compromise service delivery but also pose a grave danger to public safety: