South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis
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Residents in Johannesburg, South Africa, and surrounding areas like Hammanskraal are experiencing severe water shortages, with some areas without running water for over a month. Protests have erupted in response to the intermittent shortages that have plagued the city for years. The lack of water is impacting daily life and raising health concerns. In Hammanskraal, residents have faced unreliable access to clean water for over a decade, relying on municipal water tankers. Allegations have surfaced that criminal syndicates, dubbed "water mafias," are exploiting the crisis by monopolizing the water tanker industry, though no evidence has been provided. The water shortages have become a major concern, surpassing even the recent electricity shortages in the area.
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