Jo’burg Day Zero Already Here Says Water Expert
News Desk
– February 10, 2026
1 min read
A leading water specialist says Johannesburg is already facing Day Zero with many areas without reliable municipal supply. Residents in parts of the city are going weeks with no water and rely on truck deliveries and tanks as taps run dry.
Experts warn ageing infrastructure poor planning and weak governance are driving the crisis and call for urgent action from authorities.