Water shortages within the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality in Mpumalanga

Residents of several villages within the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality in Mpumalanga have expressed concern caused by the water shortages experienced in the area. Some residents report being without water for more than a month, while others have been without water for over a week. As a result, they are forced to fetch water from polluted streams and rivers, and some are resorting to purchasing water. Michael Mdluli reports