On February 15, 2025, Gautrain services between Rosebank and Park Station were halted due to an illegal borehole that caused water and soil seepage into an underground tunnel.
This article explores the unintended consequences of the growing water crisis in Gauteng and the interplay between public and private infrastructure across sectors.
The Gauteng Water Crisis and Boreholes
Recently, Gauteng residents have faced interrupted water provision due to intermittent supply, excessive use, and aging infrastructure.
This is the latest instalment in a series of water supply issues for the City of Johannesburg. In fact, the situation is so dire that Rand Water has warned of a total system collapse and has urged consumers in Tshwane, Johannesburg, and Ekurhuleni to reduce consumption as storage levels reportedly drop at an alarming rate.
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