Municipal Watch: The OR Tambo District Municipality is again in the news for water problems, and this time around, it’s over them buying more water tankers instead of fixing the problems. Early in June, their officials were hauled before the South African Human Rights Commission to explain the water crisis and were also given 14 days to address the problem.

The National Briefing · Jul 23, 2026 · 19m

Municipal Watch: The OR Tambo District Municipality is again in the news for water problems, and this time around, it’s over them buying more water tankers instead of fixing the problems. Early in June, their officials were hauled before the South African Human Rights Commission to explain the water crisis and were also given 14 days to address the problem. The local business chamber has expressed frustration, saying that water tankers should never serve as a substitute for permanent infrastructure.

Guest: Cllr. Mesuli Ngqondwana - Executive Mayor of the OR Tambo District Municipality…