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title: "How Johannesburg's water crisis has intensified in recent months"
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# How Johannesburg's water crisis has intensified in recent months

> This collection of articles and videos examines Johannesburg's intensifying water crisis, spotlighting the systemic failures and political errors that threaten a complete system collapse.

By Daily Maverick · Published 14 October 2024, 17:48 SAST · Updated 14 October 2024, 18:02 SAST

## Content

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