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Johannesburg Water did not prevent water pollution at its Goudkoppies sewage works.

Council recordMayor: Dada Morero (ANC). Council run by ANC, EFF, PA, IFP. From Aug 2024 to present.

Decided 30 Jun 2025

Independently re-checked 27 Oct 2026 · 2 official sources

Independently re-checked 27 Oct 2026 · 2 official sources

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The Auditor-General found untreated sewage let out and frequent spills at Johannesburg Water's Northern works.

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Johannesburg Water did not prevent water pollution at its Goudkoppies sewage works.

Council record

Johannesburg Water did not prevent water pollution at its Goudkoppies sewage works, the Auditor-General found.

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