Residents of Dan Tloome continue to face persistent water shortages, with many households still without reliable access to running water.

Community member Tsholofelo Mathibedi said the issue has been ongoing for an extended period, severely affecting daily life. Many residents are forced to rely on inconsistent water deliveries, while others travel long distances to collect water from neighbouring areas. The lack of a stable supply has raised serious concerns around hygiene, sanitation, and overall living conditions.

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Frustrated residents are accusing authorities of failing to implement lasting solutions despite repeated complaints. Community leader Mamello Makhanya echoed this frustration, calling for urgent intervention and clearer communication from the municipality regarding the cause of the outages and expected timelines for restoration.

Rand West Municipality spokesperson Phillip Montshiwa said the municipality is actively working to address the issue.

“The municipality is actively addressing water issues and is fully committed to resolving the problem. Supplying water to the community remains the municipality’s top priority,” he said. However, no response was received when a timeline for resolving the issue was requested.

In the meantime, families continue to cope by storing water when it becomes available and sharing resources within the community, though residents say these measures are not sustainable.

Residents have since submitted a letter and signed petition to the municipality, appealing for answers and urgent action.

The situation in Dan Tloome highlights the ongoing challenges many communities face in accessing basic services, with residents calling for immediate and decisive steps to restore a reliable water supply.