Joburg mayor says water shortage ‘no cause for alarm’

JOHANNESBURG - Joburg Mayor Dada Morero says that water shortages aren't cause for alarm.

This comes after water restrictions were imposed as the city's reservoirs run dry and rolling blackouts continue.

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Morero says plans are in place to fix ageing infrastructure.

Meanwhile, several Johannesburg hospitals have made alternative plans to have a water supply in the interim.

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Rand Water says it's doing everything in its power to restore water storage to full capacity.

However, it's been affected by challenges including power cuts and ailing infrastructure.

* eNCA's Pule Letshwiti-Jones reports.