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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 7 MIN

South Africa's water crisis: Nearly half of treated water wasted

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Thabiso Tema, POWER BREAKFAST host, speaks to Andrew Lucas – Director: Water Regulation and Use at the Department of Water and Sanitation, about how South Africa is facing a deepening water crisis, with nearly half of treated water lost before reaching consumers, highlighting serious infrastructure challenges and long-term sustainability concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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