GROUNDUP: Water is so close yet so far for this Joburg neighbourhood (opens original article in a new tab)

Residents of Thembelihle, an informal settlement near Johannesburg, face severe water shortages despite nearby water resources and tankers passing by. They rely on illegal connections and external aid, with systemic neglect and historical challenges contributing to the crisis.

• Thembelihle, an informal settlement near Johannesburg, faces chronic water shortages despite nearby reservoirs and water tankers passing by.
• Residents rely on illegal water connections and external aid from churches due to insufficient communal taps and systemic neglect by authorities.
• The community has struggled for decades for basic services, with historical issues including forced removal attempts and inadequate infrastructure development.