Johannesburg Water dismisses viral claims of citywide water contamination [SOUND]

# Johannesburg Water has dismissed viral WhatsApp messages claiming tap water throughout the city is unsafe to drink, labelling the messages false. This comes as Bronkhorstspruit deals with a separate water contamination crisis, with more than 800 cases of gastrointestinal illness reported. The utility’s spokesperson, Nombuso Shabalala, has urged residents to verify water warnings through official channels and avoid sharing unconfirmed messages that could cause panic: