The SA Human Rights Commission SAHRC is urging people to make written submissions on water issues in Gauteng.
According to the commission, Gauteng is experiencing a sustained and deepening water crisis characterised by persistent shortages, intermittent supply, infrastructure failures, ageing and poorly maintained systems, contamination risks, governance failures, and inadequate emergency response mechanisms.
In a statement this week, the SAHRCs Gauteng office announced it will be hosting an inquiry into the provision of sufficient, safe, acceptable, and affordable water. The public has until April 30 to send contributions before the commission holds formal inquiry hearings from May 19 to 21.
