1 min readBy Jamie Ho
TSHWANE CRISIS: Water minister denies Bronkhorstspruit illnesses an ‘outbreak’ — despite 833 reported cases
Minister Pemmy Majodina denies a water-related illness outbreak in Bronkhorstspruit, as officials point to infrastructure failures and residents’ water use, while offering no firm timeline for restoring a safe piped water supply.
By Jamie HoSouth Africa
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Minister Pemmy Majodina denies a water-related illness outbreak in Bronkhorstspruit, as officials point to infrastructure failures and residents’ water use, while offering no firm timeline for restoring a safe piped water supply.
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- 32 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 26, 2026
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- Jamie Ho
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- Daily Maverick