South Africa: Tshwane's drinking water treatment plant in crisis—maintenance backlog and budget response

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South Africa's City of Tshwane is managing a drinking water crisis at the Bronkhorstspruit water treatment plant, which has operated below capacity for years with frequent breakdowns. The city has allocated R20.8 million in 2025/26, R57 million for 2026/27, and R30 million for 2027/28 to address the plant's maintenance and operational challenges.