Tshwane sewage failures pollute drinking water beyond municipal borders

Failing municipal sewage systems in Tshwane are contaminating drinking water supplies for communities outside the municipality's jurisdiction, according to GroundUp. The crisis highlights systemic infrastructure decay and cross-jurisdictional governance failures in South Africa. The extent of affected areas and health impacts remain uncertain, but the incident signals a broader national water infrastructure risk.

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