Residents in South Africa clash with authorities to protest water cut-offs in their informal settlement.

Residents in Phumla Mqashi, an informal settlement in Lenasia, South Africa, clashed with Joburg Water officials and police on November 12, 2024, to protest the disconnection of their illegal water connections. The operation was halted after residents threw rocks and blocked entrances, leading to the use of rubber bullets by police. Joburg Water aims to reduce water losses caused by unauthorized connections, but residents claim they have no other means of accessing water.

November 12, 2024
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