South Africa: Johannesburg Water Crisis Sparks Deadly Protests in Westbury, Coronationville

Residents of Westbury and Coronationville in Johannesburg protested months-long water outages, clashing with police. An 81-year-old was killed and a 15-year-old injured. The shortages are linked to aging infrastructure, burst pipes, illegal connections, and management issues at Johannesburg Water. Authorities have promised interim and long-term measures to restore supply and stabilize the system.

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• ILEA004705548

• Registered date
• 2025/9/11 21:38:26

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• South Africa Video Recording Date/Time: September 10, 2025 at 06:35h, Johannesburg, Video Location: Coronationville
  

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