For more than a decade, a typical day for many residents of Hammanskraal north of Pretoria has included a long journey in search of water, either to nearby churches that offer limited free supplies or, for those who can afford it, to shops to buy bottled water.
After years of raising concerns about the water crisis, residents say they have lost hope of ever receiving clean water from their taps.
The ongoing frustration has led some residents to threaten to boycott the next elections, while others say they will protest by spoiling their ballots.
