Cosmo City residents filled the streets of Braamfontein today as they marched to highlight the growing water crisis in Johannesburg. The demonstration carried a clear message: We are not here for fun.
The marchers are making their way to the office of Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero to deliver a memorandum of demands. Among the key issues being raised is the call to stop water disconnections, which they say have disrupted daily life and even the running of schools and public facilities.
Build One South Africa’s Gauteng provincial leader Tsepo Mhlongo joined the protest, standing firmly with residents.
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“We are here with the people, for the people. We say no to corrupt leadership. We need ethical leaders. We are drawing the line, today and now.”
@caxtonjoburgnorth Cosmo City marchers fill the street, walking towards the mayor’s office. They hold signs with messages like: ‘Stop Water Disconnections’, and ‘We Want Water Now’, and chant slogans, highlighting their protest is not for fun, but to highlight the severe impact of water shortages on their community. Video: Nkazimulo Ncube #LocalNews #trendingviralvideo #watershortage #servicedelivery #JMPD ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North
Mhlongo stressed that water is not only a basic need, but also a constitutional right. “It’s a mandate that we must get free basic water.”
@caxtonjoburgnorth The community of Cosmo City gather at the the corner of Jorrisen Street and Civic Boulevard in Braamfontein where they will be handing over a memorandum to the mayor’s office. Video: Nkazimulo Ncube #LocalNews #trendingviralvideo #caxtonlocalmedia ♬ original sound – Caxton Joburg North
Residents say they will continue to put pressure on city officials until meaningful changes are made to secure water access for all communities.
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