WaterCAN starts petition to obtain honest answers. Photo: Pixabay.com
WaterCAN has started a petition to gather support to be granted urgent site visits and honest answers to the water crisis by authorities.
WaterCAN starts petition to obtain honest answers. Photo: Pixabay.com
In a bid to be granted urgent site visits and honest answers to the water crisis in the City of Johannesburg, WaterCAN has started a petition to gather support for the cause.
With almost 4000 signatures, the petition reads:
TO RAND WATER: Mr Sipho Mosai, Chief Executive Officer. Mr Ramateu Monyokolo, Chairperson of the Board, Ms Makenosi Maroo, Spokesperson
TO JOBURG WATER: Mr Ntshavheni Mukwevho, Managing Director. Mr Derrick Kgwale, Chief Operations Officer. Ms Nondumiso Mabuza, Executive Manager: Stakeholder Relations & Communications.
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Over the past year, the region has witnessed a disturbing increase in water challenges, marked by frequent shutdowns, load shedding, water shedding, rampant water leaks and now “water shifting.” This crisis has left numerous communities without water for days, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive solutions.
The responses from RandWater, Johannesburg Water, municipalities, and city mayors have been disappointing, characterised by finger-pointing and blame games rather than providing solutions, leadership, and direction.
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“The lack of adequate communication has left residents confused and unsure of what exactly is happening with our water resources. The situation has reached a critical point.”
Dr Ferrial Adam, Executive Manager at WaterCAN
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“In the face of a rapidly escalating water crisis and lack of engagement with affected communities, WaterCAN an initiative of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), together with local residents associations are raising a clarion call for immediate action to address these challenges,” said Dr Adam.
For them to understand the situation better they requested the following:
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