INFRASTRUCTURE DECAY: SA’s water crisis is institutional before it is environmental

2026-02-24 - 13:43

South Africa’s water crisis is no longer just about scarcity – it is about failing institutions, leaking infrastructure and weak accountability. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new National Water Crisis Committee and R156-billion pledge could mark a turning point, but only if governance reform, municipal capacity and transparent oversight take precedence over announcements.